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(NEWARK, N.J.) – Seniorcrossed 1,000 career points and sophomorenetted up 19 points in NJIT's win over Kennesaw State, 72-52, in ASUN Conference action at the Wellness and Events Center on Saturday.Kennesaw State (3-13, 0-1 ASUN) took charge in the first half, taking a 30-23 lead into the break, before the Highlanders (13-3) came roaring back in the second half, outscoring the Owls, 49-22.Lewis eclipsed 1,000 career points with the opening basket of the second half to spark the Highlanders. He finished with 15 points, bringing his career total to 1,011 (NJIT, 768; South Alabama, 232).NJIT opened the second half on a 28-6 run in the opening eight minutes, a lead they would not surrender.Cooks scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half while Senior guardtallied 15 points to fuel the victory.The win improves NJIT's home record to 6-1 at the Wellness and Events Center on the season and pulls them to 3-3 after trailing at the half.Next up for NJIT, the Highlanders hit the road to take on North Alabama (3-13; 0-1) on January 12 in their second ASUN Conference game of the season.