Blue Devils Edge Chargers in Close Contest
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center
Central Connecticut Blue Devils 81, New Haven Chargers 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs New Haven Chargers?
Central Connecticut Blue Devils beat New Haven Chargers 81-76 at Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center on February 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs New Haven Chargers?
Central Connecticut Blue Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Central Connecticut Blue Devils defeated the New Haven Chargers 81-76 at the Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center. This game was significant as it marked the second meeting between these teams this season, with Central Connecticut having also won their first encounter 72-61 on January 4, 2026.
Entering this game, the New Haven Chargers had a record of 10-15, while the Blue Devils stood at 14-10. The Chargers had struggled recently, with a record of 4-5-1 over their last ten games and a current losing streak of two. They averaged 55.5 points scored and 58.1 points allowed during this stretch. In their most recent outings, New Haven lost to the Chicago State Cougars 57-63 and the Long Island University Sharks 55-60. Their last victory came against the Saint Francis Red Wolves on February 1, where they won 81-69.
On the other hand, the Blue Devils were in better form, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 71.2 points scored and allowed 70.3 points during this period. Their most recent victories included a commanding win over the Wagner Seahawks, where they triumphed 84-67, and a 78-67 win against the Chicago State Cougars.
When considering home and away performance, New Haven had a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while their overall record at home stood at 10-15. Central Connecticut had a more balanced away record of 3-2 recently, contributing to their overall success this season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have influenced the outcome of the game.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Central Connecticut as the favorites, with a spread of 3.5 points and a total set at 128.5. The moneyline for the Blue Devils was -162, while the Chargers were at +136, reflecting the market's confidence in Central Connecticut.
The game conditions were not detailed, but the competitive nature of the matchup suggested that both teams were prepared for a hard-fought contest.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed several key scoring plays that kept the excitement alive. Andre Pasha made a crucial layup with an assist from Jabri Fitzpatrick, pushing the Blue Devils to a 78-71 lead in the second half. The game continued to see back-and-forth scoring, with both teams exchanging free throws and layups in the final minutes. Ultimately, Central Connecticut's ability to maintain their composure under pressure secured their victory.
The final score of 81-76 reflects a closely matched game, with both teams demonstrating their strengths and areas for improvement as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CCSU -3.5 | 128.5 o -115 / u -105 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils -162 · New Haven Chargers +136 |
Leaders
- PointsJabri Fitzpatrick20New Haven Chargers
- AssistsJabri Fitzpatrick6New Haven Chargers
- ReboundsStefano Faloppa7New Haven Chargers
- PointsDarin Smith Jr.40Central Connecticut Blue Devils
- AssistsJay Rodgers7Central Connecticut Blue Devils
- ReboundsMax Frazier6Central Connecticut Blue Devils
Recent form
New Haven Chargers
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L255.5 scored · 58.1 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L57-63vs Chicago State CougarsFeb 7
- L55-60at Long Island University SharksFeb 6
- W81-69at Saint Francis Red WolvesFeb 1
- L51-70at Mercyhurst LakersJan 30
- D0-0vs Saint Francis Red WolvesJan 25
- L57-61vs Mercyhurst LakersJan 23
- W62-56at Chicago State CougarsJan 20
- W80-74vs Wagner SeahawksJan 17
- W65-55vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 10
- L47-73at Le Moyne DolphinsJan 9
Central Connecticut Blue Devils
Last 10: 6-4Streak W271.2 scored · 70.3 allowed per game3-2 away
- W84-67vs Wagner SeahawksFeb 7
- W78-67vs Chicago State CougarsFeb 6
- L59-80vs Long Island University SharksJan 31
- W62-55at Wagner SeahawksJan 30
- L59-61at Stonehill SkyhawksJan 27
- L66-76vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 24
- L61-79at Mercyhurst LakersJan 19
- W98-90at Saint Francis Red WolvesJan 17
- W69-59at Le Moyne DolphinsJan 10
- W76-69vs Stonehill SkyhawksJan 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 24-11 | - | 15-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 17-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Le Moyne | 15-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| New Haven | 14-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Wagner | 14-17 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 12-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 11-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Saint Francis | 7-24 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | New Haven Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-49 | 25-55 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 9-16 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 56 | 29 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 21-22 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 95 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 21 |
| Assists | 8 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 87 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-43Darin Smith Jr. makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half56-43Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half57-43Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half58-43Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half58-46Jabri Fitzpatrick makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andre Pasha assists)
- 2nd Half58-49Maison Adeleye makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half58-50Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-51Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-51Roddy Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jay Rodgers assists)
- 2nd Half62-51Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-51Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-51Jay Rodgers makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half65-53Najimi George makes layup (Zoumana Traore assists)
- 2nd Half68-53Melo Sanchez makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jay Rodgers assists)
- 2nd Half68-54Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-55Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-55Darin Smith Jr. makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-56Stefano Faloppa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-57Stefano Faloppa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-57Daniel James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-57Daniel James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-58Kheni Briggs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60Najimi George makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-62Andre Pasha makes 11-foot hook shot (Zoumana Traore assists)
- 2nd Half74-62Max Frazier makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jay Rodgers assists)
- 2nd Half74-65Jabri Fitzpatrick makes 25-foot three point jumper (Najimi George assists)
- 2nd Half75-65Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-65Darin Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-66Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-67Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-69Jabri Fitzpatrick makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half78-69Darin Smith Jr. makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half78-71Andre Pasha makes layup (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half78-72Andre Pasha makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-72Jay Rodgers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-73Maison Adeleye makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-74Maison Adeleye makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-74Elijah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-76Najimi George makes driving layup (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half81-76Elijah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours New Haven Chargers, below favours Central Connecticut Blue Devils.
Venue
- Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics CenterWest Haven, CT
- Attendance903
- OfficialsSean Campbell, David Powell, Michael Kitts
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