MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Interstat) — Central Connecticut built a large early lead and withstood a fourth-quarter rally to defeat Robert Morris 24-12 on Saturday at Joe Walton Stadium.

The Blue Devils (3-3) scored 14 points in the first quarter and added a third-quarter touchdown on a 55-yard interception return by Devon Anderson. The Colonials (1-4) were shut out until the fourth quarter, where they scored both of their touchdowns. Central Connecticut running back Elijah Howard rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown. Robert Morris quarterback Cooper Panteck threw for 223 yards but was intercepted twice.