Central Connecticut 67, at Rutgers 54

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Interstat) — In a stunning upset, the Central Connecticut Blue Devils went on the road and handed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights their first loss of the season, securing a 67-54 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at a subdued Louis Brown Athletic Center. A crowd of 8,000 watched as the Blue Devils, projected as heavy underdogs, controlled the game from the outset with a stifling defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack. The win improved Central Connecticut’s record to 3-2, while Rutgers fell to 4-1. Central Connecticut established its intent early, building a 32-28 lead… Read more...