Central Connecticut beat Chicago State 78–67 at home on Feb 5, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 39 | 67 | |
| 35 | 43 | 78 |
| CHST | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ray | 36 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 9-20 | 2-6 |
| Marcus Tankersley | 29 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 6-13 | 0-0 |
| Dailliss Cox | 26 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Corey Sands | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Malek Robinson | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Braelon Bush | 22 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Chauncey Gibson | 21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Doyel Cockrill III | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Joseph Owens | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 18 | 14 | 24-59 | 7-24 |
| CCSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Smith Jr. | 34 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 8-15 | 3-7 |
| Max Frazier | 34 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6-8 | 0-0 |
| James Jones | 32 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Jay Rodgers | 31 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Melo Sanchez | 23 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4-8 | 3-7 |
| Roddy Jones | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Elijah Parker | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Daniel James | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-1 |
| Ashton Reynolds | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Nico Ashley | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 35 | 18 | 26-47 | 9-25 |
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).
CHST offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CCSU defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
CCSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CHST 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.
Expected pace: about 65 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ray | 31.8 | 14.8 | 4.3 | 1.2 |
| Marcus Tankersley | 31.2 | 12.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Braelon Bush | 25.1 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Doyel Cockrill III | 24.3 | 13.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Stephen Byard | 22.4 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| Corey Sands | 19.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Malek Robinson | 17.8 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Dailliss Cox | 15.7 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Smith Jr. | 34.5 | 18.7 | 5.3 | 1.0 |
| Jay Rodgers | 31.7 | 12.2 | 2.3 | 7.4 |
| James Jones | 30.3 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Max Frazier | 28.3 | 12.7 | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Melo Sanchez | 24.1 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Ja'Kobe Williams | 16.0 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Elijah Parker | 14.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| Daniel James | 14.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
Rank 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.
47% of CHST's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
47% of CCSU'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.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | CHST+19 | +19 | ||
| Feb 5, 2026 | CCSU+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | CCSU+6 | +6 | ||
| Jan 26, 2025 | CCSU+17 | +17 |
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.