HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Amarri Monroe scored 20 points to lead Quinnipiac to a 71-49 victory over Central Connecticut in a nonconference men’s basketball game Thursday night at TD Bank Sports Center.

The Bobcats (1-1) used a 37-point first half to build a commanding lead and never looked back. Jaden Zimmerman added 19 points for Quinnipiac, which shot 29 of 71 from the floor and forced 14 turnovers.

James Jones pulled down 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils (1-1), who struggled offensively, shooting just 18 for 65. Central Connecticut was held to 22 points in the second half. An announced crowd of 2,581 attended the game.