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Long Island University beat Central Connecticut 84–78 at home on Jan 2, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  CCSU | 34 | 44 | 78 |
  LIU | 37 | 47 | 84 |
Central Connecticut Blue DevilsLong Island University Sharks| CCSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Rodgers | 37 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 5-10 | 3-5 |
| Max Frazier | 36 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 9-13 | 0-0 |
| Darin Smith Jr. | 34 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 8-15 | 3-6 |
| James Jones | 29 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Melo Sanchez | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Ashton Reynolds | 24 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Elijah Parker | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Roddy Jones | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Daniel James | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 24 | 17 | 29-53 | 8-16 |
| LIU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Fuller | 39 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 7-12 | 4-6 |
| Greg Gordon | 35 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6-10 | 0-0 |
| Malachi Davis | 30 | 23 | 3 | 8 | 7-17 | 4-8 |
| Jomo Goings | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Shadrak Lasu | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Mason Porter-Brown | 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 6-13 | 2-6 |
| Caleb Johnson | 23 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Faheim Meran | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Tre'shawn Sheppard | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 36 | 21 | 30-62 | 11-25 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
CCSU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · LIU defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
LIU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CCSU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
CCSULIUExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
CCSULIUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Jones | 32.2 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 2.0 |
| Darin Smith Jr. | 32.0 | 19.6 | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Jay Rodgers | 29.0 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 7.3 |
| Max Frazier | 25.0 | 11.1 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
| Melo Sanchez | 21.6 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Ja'Kobe Williams | 17.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Gabe Spinelli | 14.2 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Elijah Parker | 12.3 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Gordon | 33.5 | 14.8 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Jamal Fuller | 32.8 | 15.5 | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| Jomo Goings | 30.7 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Malachi Davis | 29.8 | 16.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Shadrak Lasu | 20.4 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 0.2 |
| Mason Porter-Brown | 16.9 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| Tre'shawn Sheppard | 15.5 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Faheim Meran | 15.2 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
CCSU offenseper gameLIU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
CCSUForAgainst47% of CCSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
LIUForAgainst47% of LIU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
CCSU 6series4 LIU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | LIU 80 | CCSU 59 | LIU+21 | +21 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | CCSU 78 | LIU 84 | LIU+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | CCSU 63 | LIU 50 | CCSU+13 | +13 |
| Jan 12, 2025 | LIU 54 | CCSU 52 | LIU+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | LIU 64 | CCSU 78 | CCSU+14 | +14 |
| Jan 21, 2024 | CCSU 72 | LIU 63 | CCSU+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2023 | CCSU 58 | LIU 42 | CCSU+16 | +16 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | LIU 59 | CCSU 78 | CCSU+19 | +19 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2022 | LIU 62 | CCSU 65 | CCSU+3 | +3 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | CCSU 61 | LIU 83 | LIU+22 | +22 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
