NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — Central Connecticut edged Boston College 60-59 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Tuesday night at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Blue Devils, who led by two at halftime, held off a late push from the Eagles to secure the upset.

Melo Sanchez led Central Connecticut with 17 points. Fred Payne scored 17 points for Boston College in the loss. The Eagles had a chance to win but missed a final shot. Central Connecticut improved to 2-1, while Boston College fell to 1-2.