VEazie, Maine (Interstat) — A surging NJIT looks to continue its climb in the America East standings when it visits struggling Maine for a Valentine’s Day matinee on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Highlanders (14-12) enter the 1 p.m. contest at Cross Insurance Center riding a five-game winning streak, their latest a 76-70 road victory at New Hampshire on Thursday. Maine (6-19) seeks to halt a two-game skid after a 78-62 home loss to Maryland-Baltimore County that same night. NJIT’s run has been fueled by guard Sebastian Robinson, who is averaging 18.1 points over his last seven games. He scored 23 points in the win at New Hampshire and dropped 22 in a stunning 79-77 upset at Vermont on Jan. 31. His backcourt counterpart, Maine’s TJ Biel, is coming off a 23-point performance against UMBC and scored 17 points with six assists in the Black Bears’ 76-70 upset of Vermont on Feb. 5. This matchup is a rematch of a Jan. 10 meeting in Newark, where Maine secured a 74-70 victory. The Black Bears’ defense held NJIT to 39.7% shooting in that game, a performance they will need to replicate to counter the Highlanders’ current offensive rhythm. NJIT has transformed its season during this streak, moving above .500 after a 9-12 start. Maine, meanwhile, has struggled for consistency, with its win over Vermont standing as a bright spot in a difficult campaign. The game will be a pivotal conference clash for both teams as the regular season enters its final weeks. NJIT aims to solidify its seeding for the America East tournament, while Maine looks to play spoiler and build momentum at home.