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Recap - Central Connecticut State Defeats Manhattan 78-67
Kellen Amos scored 20 points leading Central Connecticut State to a 78-67 victory over Manhattan at Draddy Gymnasium on Friday.
Central Connecticut State got 15 points from Jay Rodgers and another 12 points from Nigel Scantlebury. Nigel Scantlebury contributed 6 assists, while Abdul Momoh cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Manhattan got 21 points from Ant Nelson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Samir Stewart. Nick Brennen contributed 5 assists for them, while Logan Padgett had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Central Connecticut State were victorious, as the score was 39-29 at the break.
Central Connecticut State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.
Central Connecticut State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Army. Manhattan will aim to get back on the winning track at Marist.