Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at NJIT Highlanders (1-0)

Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: NJIT takes on Merrimack after Marissa Gingrich scored 21 points in NJIT’s 50-45 win against the Rider Broncs.

NJIT went 19-13 overall a season ago while going 9-6 at home. The Highlanders allowed opponents to score 62.9 points per game and shoot 38.3% from the field last season.

Merrimack went 19-13 overall with a 7-8 record on the road a season ago. The Warriors gave up 63.7 points per game while committing 16.7 fouls last season.