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 | 11-1 | - | 17-8 |
| Central Connecticut | 8-5 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| Le Moyne | 8-5 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| Mercyhurst | 7-6 | 4.5 | 12-14 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 7-6 | 4.5 | 10-16 |
| Stonehill | 6-7 | 5.5 | 9-17 |
| New Haven | 5-7 | 6 | 10-15 |
| Saint Francis | 4-8 | 7 | 6-19 |
| Chicago State | 4-9 | 7.5 | 6-20 |
| Wagner | 3-9 | 8 | 8-15 |
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