FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Raphel Laurent’s 35 points and eight rebounds led Cent. Conn. St. past Sacred Heart 79-75 on Thursday.

Victor Payne scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 8, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Blue Devils (2-2). Jhace Johnson went 4 of 9 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.

Griffin Barrouk led the way for the Pioneers (2-2) with 19 points. Sacred Heart also got 16 points from Jojo Wallace. Jaden Slaughter finished with 14 points and six assists.

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