Central Connecticut State University NCAA NewsNews on Central Connecticut State University Sports continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Northeast Conference Championships: Day Three- February 23, 2008 "This is the hardest working team I've coached" NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, February 16. CENTRAL Connecticut claimed its first Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championship since 2001, winning six of seven events on the final of three days in Kiphuth ... via Swimming World & Jr. Swimmerhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/northeast-conference-championships-d... LIU Stifles Central- February 17, 2008 "They defenders, primarily David Hicks were just like flies to flypaper or honey" - Central Connecticut coach Howie Dickenman didn't pause when asked to review his team's performance after a 78-64 loss to Long Island University Saturday at the Wellness Center. 'Has to be rated an F,' he said. 'I don't know if I can give a D-minus to anybody. ... And give the coach an F, too.' The Blue Devils (12-14, 8-7 Northeast Conference) trailed by 10 or more points for the final 24:53. LIU (13-12, 5-9)...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/liu-stifles-central?fromrss=1 Robert Morris Rallies By Central- February 15, 2008 "They set the tempo on defense, are right in your shirt and try to get you tired" When Aaron Hall soared in for a layup, Central Connecticut led Robert Morris by five points with 4:27 remaining in the game. The Blue Devils appeared to be on their way to upsetting Robert Morris, which had won at Boston College last month. But an 11-0 run helped Robert Morris turn back the Blue Devils 80-74 Thursday night before 2,112 at Detrick Gymnasium. 'They picked up the defensive intensity the last four to.http://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/robert-morris-rallies-by-central?fro... Palmer Comfortable In Role Off Bench- February 14, 2008 "It's almost like you expect a double-double from him." N EW BRITAIN - Marcus Palmer doesn't pout when he starts the game on the bench.It's what he does when he gets into the game that matters.'I provide a spark, and if it helps the team I'm willing to do that,' said Palmer, a 6-foot-6 junior forward for Central Connecticut . 'It has been working out. It's excellent. I enjoy it.' So does Central (12-12, 8-5 Northeast Conference), which plays Robert Morris (19-6, 10-2) tonight at Detrick...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/palmer-comfortable-in-role-off-bench... Blackwood notches 17 points as Cent. Connecticut beats St. Francis, 76-61- February 10, 2008 Marcus Palmer recorded his third consecutive double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds as Central Connecticut defeated St. via Fox Sportshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/blackwood-notches-17-points-as-cent-... Seymore leads Central Connecticut to 85-71 win- February 8, 2008 HAMDEN, Conn. : Joe Seymore scored his game-high 19 points in the second half to lead Central Connecticut to an 85-71 win over instate conference rival Quinnipiac on Thursday. via International Herald Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/seymore-leads-central-connecticut-to... Blue Devils Sign Three In-State Players- February 7, 2008 "He's a friend of our tight end Tyler Rossnagle, who's also from Sarasota Fla.. That helped us get Walter." Bunnell High-Stratford wide receiverdefensive back Michael Easley and Ledyard quarterback Marc Mignault, who were members of Connecticut state high school championship teams last season, signed letters of intent Wednesday with Central Connecticut. 'You always seek to get players from championship-caliber programs,' Central coach Jeff McInerney said. 'That success, work ethic and...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/blue-devils-sign-three-in-state-play... Blue Devils Pull Upset- February 3, 2008 "I would almost say entertaining basketball, with the things we did." - Central Connecticut knocked off the top team in the Northeast Conference, while guard Tristan Blackwood became the league leader in career three-pointers. Blackwood hit five threes and finished with 18 points and a season-high nine assists in the Blue Devils' 89-63 victory over Wagner before 2,174 at Detrick Gymnasium Saturday. Forward Ken Horton led all scorers with a career-high 26 points, and forward Marcus Palmer added.http://www.topix.net/ncaa/central-connecticut/2008/02/blue-devils-pull-upset?fromrss=1 |