Central Connecticut Blue Devils @ Robert Morris Colonials
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CCSU | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
CCSU holds off late charge by Robert Morris to win, 75-70
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Khalen Cumberlander and Austin Nehls combined for 35 points and Central Connecticut opened a four-game road trip with a 65-60 win over Robert Morris Thursday night.
The Blue Devils built a 16-point lead in the first half, taking a 9-0 lead five minutes into the game. By halftime they led 36-20.
But the Colonials got traction out of halftime and cut the lead to 10 five minutes into the period. Isaiah Still knocked down a 3-pointer with 4:49 left to make it 57-48 to start a personal 10-point run that got Robert Morris within five, 60-55.
But the Colonials could get no closer.
Cumberlander finished with 18 points and Nehls added 17 for Central Connecticut (3-19, 2-9 Northeastern). Brandon Peel scored 10 points and grabbed 17 rebounds -- one shy of his career high.
Still scored 19 points to lead the Colonials (6-18, 4-7).
Game Information
Moon Township, PA
Referee:Guy Pagano
Referee:Bill McCarthy
Referee:Chet Walker
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 15-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 12-6 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 10-8 | 5 | 17-17 |
| Le Moyne | 10-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| New Haven | 9-9 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Wagner | 8-10 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Stonehill | 8-10 | 7 | 12-21 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Saint Francis | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| Chicago State | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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