VESTAL, N.Y. (Interstat) — Central Connecticut built a first-half lead and never looked back in an 84-67 men’s basketball victory over Binghamton on Saturday at the Events Center.

The Blue Devils led 46-39 at halftime and extended their advantage by outscoring the Bearcats 38-28 after intermission. The win improved Central Connecticut to 6-4, while Binghamton fell to 3-8.

Zyier Beverly led all scorers with 21 points for Binghamton. Wes Peterson added 15 points and Jeremiah Quigley had 10 points and seven assists in the loss.

Attendance was 1,624. Central Connecticut opens Northeast Conference play Jan. 2 at Long Island. Binghamton visits Pittsburgh on Wednesday.