Central Connecticut Blue Devils @ New Haven Chargers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CCSU | 41 | 40 | 81 |
NHVN | 33 | 43 | 76 |
Darin Smith's career-high 40 points lead Central Connecticut State over New Haven 81-76
WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- — Darin Smith Jr. finished with a career-high 40 points for Central Connecticut State in an 81-76 victory over New Haven on Thursday.
Smith shot 13 for 20 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 11 of 11 from the free-throw line for the Blue Devils (14-10, 8-5 Northeast Conference). Jay Rodgers scored 12 points and added five rebounds and seven assists. Roddy Jones finished 4 of 5 from 3-point range to finish with 12 points.
Jabri Fitzpatrick finished with 20 points and six assists for the Chargers (10-15, 5-7). Andre Pasha added 16 points for New Haven. Maison Adeleye also had 15 points and three steals.
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Game Information
West Haven, CT
Referee:Sean Campbell
Referee:David Powell
Referee:Michael Kitts
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 15-3 | - | 22-10 |
| Central Connecticut | 12-6 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 10-8 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Le Moyne | 10-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| New Haven | 9-9 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Wagner | 8-10 | 7 | 14-16 |
| Stonehill | 8-10 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Saint Francis | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| Chicago State | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
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