Central Connecticut State rallies to defeat Sacred Heart in college basketball

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Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Central Connecticut State rallies to defeat Sacred Heart in college basketball
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Central Connecticut State came from behind to defeat Sacred Heart 79-75 in Fairfield on November 12. Raphel Laurent led CCSU with 35 points and eight rebounds, overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit. The Blue Devils scored 48 points in the second half, with Victor Payne and Jhace Johnson contributing 15 and 12 points, respectively. Griffin Barrouk led Sacred Heart with 19 points. CCSU will host Quinnipiac next, while Sacred Heart faces Providence on November 17.

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  • •CCSU trailed 43-31 at halftime before rallying.
  • •Laurent's 35 points led all scorers in the game.
  • •Quinnipiac lost to Monmouth 70-74 in another matchup.
  • •Quinnipiac took a halftime lead but could not maintain it.
  • •CCSU plays Quinnipiac on November 15.
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  • 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — College basketball roundup: CCSU rallies past Sacred Heart, Quinnipiac loses
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Three local men’s college basketball teams took the court Thursday night, including two playing against each other. The News 8 Sports Team took in the action. Central Connecticut State 79, Sacred Heart 75: Raphel Laurent led all scorers with 35 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Blue Devils rallied […]

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