NJIT Highlanders (0-1) at Iona Gaels (1-0)

New Rochelle, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Iona hosts NJIT after Kevon Vanderhorst scored 27 points in Iona’s 56-55 win against the Vermont Catamounts.

Iona went 18-14 overall a season ago while going 11-3 at home. The Gaels averaged 6.6 steals, three blocks and 11.3 turnovers per game last season.

NJIT went 16-17 overall last season while going 8-11 on the road. The Highlanders averaged 10.8 assists per game on 23.3 made field goals last season.