Central Connecticut Blue Devils @ Long Island University Sharks
15-6, 6-2 NEC
63
15-6, 6-2 NEC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CCSU | 27 | 36 | 63 |
LIU | 18 | 32 | 50 |
10-14, 6-3 NEC
50
10-14, 6-3 NEC
Central Connecticut State wins 63-50 over LIU
NEW YORK -- — Jordan Jones' 17 points helped Central Connecticut State defeat LIU 63-50 on Thursday night.
Jones added five rebounds and three steals for the Blue Devils (15-6, 6-2 Northeast Conference). Jayden Brown scored 12 points, finishing 6 of 10 from the floor. Davonte Sweatman went 4 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.
The Sharks (10-14, 6-3) were led by Terell Strickland, who recorded 19 points and three steals.
Both teams next play Saturday. Central Connecticut State visits Stonehill and LIU plays Chicago State on the road.
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Game Information
Brooklyn, NY
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 14-3 | - | 20-10 |
| Central Connecticut | 11-6 | 3 | 17-11 |
| Le Moyne | 10-7 | 4 | 15-15 |
| Mercyhurst | 9-8 | 5 | 14-16 |
| New Haven | 8-9 | 6 | 13-17 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-9 | 6 | 11-19 |
| Stonehill | 8-9 | 6 | 11-19 |
| Wagner | 7-10 | 7 | 12-16 |
| Chicago State | 5-12 | 9 | 7-23 |
| Saint Francis | 5-12 | 9 | 7-23 |
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