| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCSU | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| SHU | 38 | 35 | 73 |
Anosike, Hoehn lead Sacred Heart past CCSU 73-61 in NEC
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- E.J. Anosike scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Sean Hoehn added 17 points and Sacred Heart led all the way defeating Central Connecticut State 73-61 Saturday.
Anosike and Hoehn each made five baskets in a combined 20 shots and went 14 of 16 at the line, Anosike 9 of 10 and Hoehn 5 of 6. Jare'l Spellman scored 11 points and Kinnon LaRose came off the bench for 10. The Pioneers (6-9, 2-0 Northeast Conference) outrebounded CCSU 47-31, and eight of Anosike's boards came on offense, helping with 16 second-chance points.
Jamir Coleman scored 20 and Tyler Kohl 15 for the Blue Devils (6-9, 0-2), who shot 32 percent (23 of 71) for the game.
Anosike scored the game's first five points as Sacred Heart jumped out 7-0. Hoehn scored the first five after halftime.
CCSU came as close as 56-50 on a pair of Joe Hugley free throws with 8:24 remaining, but missed its next four shots while Sacred Heart rebuilt a double-digit lead and held on with an 8-2 run over the final two minutes.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Courtney
- Craig Lastres
- Sean Morgan
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-14 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
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