NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Interstat) — Fairfield built a commanding 21-point halftime lead and cruised to an 84-70 victory over Central Connecticut in a nonconference men’s basketball game Thursday night at William H. Detrick Gymnasium.

The Stags, now 7-5, dominated the first half, leading 47-26 at the break. The Blue Devils (6-5) outscored Fairfield in the second half but never seriously threatened. Braden Sparks led Fairfield with 21 points. Brandon Benjamin added 19 points for the Stags. Darin Smith scored 20 points for Central Connecticut in the loss. Attendance was 1,054.