Central Connecticut Blue Devils @ Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CCSU | 21 | 45 | 66 |
FDU | 33 | 40 | 73 |
Farleigh Dickinson holds off late CCSU rally 73-66
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Marques Townes scored 16 points off the bench and Farleigh Dickinson added 13 at the foul line in the last 3:09 to fend off Central Connecticut State 73-66 Saturday.
Farleigh Dickinson (8-21, 3-15 Northeast) led by 14 when Mustafaa Jones hit a 3-pointer with 8:44 to play, and again when Earl Potts Jr. added a 3-pointer to counter a CCSU trey.
Central Connecticut State (5-26, 3-15) chipped away with a 12-3 run and came as close as 60-55 with 3:34 to go after Greg Andrade converted a three-point play. CCSU began fouling but the Knights hit seven of the next eight free throws.
CCSU closed to 67-63 when Khalen Cumberlander scored with 1:16 remaining, but the Knights went 6 of 8 to seal it.
Andrade scored 15 points with 17 boards, his first career double-double in his final game. Matt Mobley led with 18 points.
Potts added 14 for Farleigh Dickinson.
Game Information
Hackensack, NJ
Referee:Chris Jennings
Referee:Rod Mrakovich
Referee:Mike Pearson
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 |
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