NEW YORK (Interstat) — Central Connecticut built a first-half lead and never relinquished it in a 62-55 men’s basketball victory over Wagner on Thursday night at Spiro Sports Center.

The Blue Devils led 32-26 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half to secure the Northeast Conference win before a crowd of 916. The Seahawks could not mount a sustained comeback after the break.

The victory improved Central Connecticut to 11-9 overall. Wagner fell to 6-13. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Connecticut on Feb. 7.