C. Connecticut blasts D-III Connecticut College by 44 PTs
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- Ian Krishnan scored 23 points and Myles Baker scored 12 and Central Connecticut beat Division III-member Connecticut College 89-55 on Sunday.
Jamir Coleman added 11 points as the Blue Devils made 12 of 20 from 3-point range and shot 34 of 61 (55.7%) from the field. A total of 14 players scored for the Blue Devils (1-12), winners for the first time this season.
Central Connecticut led 41-33 at halftime but pulled away in the first 10 minutes of the second half outscoring the Camels 28-8.
Ben Mcpherron led the Camels with 13 points, Jack Zimmerman scored 12 and Patrick Lazor 10.
The win snapped an 18-game losing streak that started on Feb. 14. Prior to Sunday, Central Connecticut's last win came on Feb. 9; a 77-68 road win over Robert Morris.
Central Connecticut begins Northeast Conference action on Thursday when it hosts Robert Morris.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Daniel Basile
- Tyler Sandmann
- Dave Masino
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 6-0 | - | 10-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-2 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 3-2 | 2.5 | 7-13 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Stonehill | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Le Moyne | 2-3 | 3.5 | 7-13 |
| Chicago State | 2-3 | 3.5 | 2-18 |
| Mercyhurst | 2-4 | 4 | 8-13 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
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