Central Connecticut 78, at Long Island 84

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a back-and-forth Northeast Conference opener defined by offensive execution and crucial plays in the final minute, the Long Island Sharks outlasted the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 84-78 on Friday night at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center. The game, played before an intimate crowd of 321, saw neither team lead by more than seven points and featured 13 ties and 15 lead changes. The Sharks improved to 7-7 overall and 1-0 in the NEC, while the Blue Devils moved to an even 6-6, 0-1 in conference play. The most critical sequence unfolded in the final… Read more...