JERSEY CITY, NJ (NJCUGothicKnights.com) | New Jersey City University shot 63.6 percent in the second half and led by a career-high 21 points from freshman shooting guard KHALID MUHAMMAD(Orange, NJ/Orange), snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Susquehanna University, 62-51, in a non-conference men's basketball game on December 15 at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center ('Coach Charlie Brown Court').

NJCU (3-7) wrapped up the fall semester portion of its schedule with its first home victory and shot 14-of-22 in the second half, using a strong inside presence and at times a smothering full court press to pull away from Susquehanna (3-7) in the first-ever meeting between the schools in Jersey City and third ever pairing.
 
The Knights owned a decisive 36-16 advantage in points in the paint and turned 21 Crusader giveaways into a 21-10 margin in points off turnovers. NJCU committed only six turnovers in the second half.
 
"Shooting 64 percent [in the second half] was big for us," said sixth-year head coach Marc Brown. "That's what's going to carry us going into the second half. We haven't been shooting well all year. Shooting 60 percent is like shooting 100 percent for us. I'm happy we shot well and got out with the win."
 
Muhammad bettered his previous career high of 19 points, becoming the first Gothic Knight to score 20 points in a game this season, by pouring in 14 in the second half and finishing 7-of-11 from the floor and a perfect 7-for-7 from the foul line. Muhammad only missed one two-point shot, matched his career-high with eight rebounds and doubled his previous career best with four assists. He added two steals in 30 minutes.

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