Darin Smith Jr. scored 21 points as Central Connecticut State scored its second upset of a major conference school this season, toppling Rutgers 67-54 on Friday in Piscataway, N.J.

Jay Rodgers delivered 15 points and nine assists as the Blue Devils (3-2) of the Northeast Conference beat a Big Ten team for the first time in 20 attempts.

Max Frazier powered Central Connecticut State inside with 14 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Against the taller Scarlet Knights, the Blue Devils won the battle of the boards 41-37.

Tariq Francis scored 19 points to pace Rutgers (4-1), which lost to Central Connecticut State for the first time in six meetings.

The Blue Devils took the lead midway through the first half and held it the rest of the way as they enjoyed a significant edge from beyond the

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