Central Connecticut 81, at New Haven 76

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Darin Smith scored a game-high 40 points and Central Connecticut withstood a furious second-half rally to edge New Haven 81-76 in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Charger Gymnasium. The Blue Devils (14-10) appeared in control, leading by as many as 15 points in the first half and taking a 41-33 advantage into halftime. But the Chargers (10-15), fueled by a raucous home crowd of 903, chipped away relentlessly after the break. A 10-2 run early in the second half, capped by a Maison Adeleye free throw, cut the deficit to 46-43… Read more...