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Wednesday 12/04/2019
CCSU men's basketball struggling on both ends of floor, still searching for first win of season Posted: 04 December 2019 [04:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The 2019-20 season was expected to be a transitional one for the CCSU men’s basketball team, which entered…
Monday 12/02/2019
Analysis: How a nearly 5-minute span against Albany proved to be the costliest for CCSU football in FCS playoff opener Posted: 02 December 2019 [05:36 PM] ALBANY, N.Y. - The Central Connecticut State football team walked up the stadium steps, through the small crowd of Albany cheering…
Sunday 12/01/2019
CCSU men's basketball defeated at UMass Lowell as lay-up decides game in final minute Posted: 01 December 2019 [05:46 PM] Staff report LOWELL, Mass. - The Central Connecticut men’s basketball team fell at UMass Lowell in the final minute, 73-71, on Sunday…
CCSU women's basketball falls to Albany at home after leading entire first half Posted: 01 December 2019 [05:46 PM] Staff report NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut women’s basketball team fell to Albany 73-63 at home on Sunday morning, as a…
Saturday 11/30/2019
Winchester's, McCarthy's adoration for each other key part to CCSU football's success this season Posted: 30 November 2019 [08:33 PM] ALBANY, N.Y. - Ryan McCarthy likes to tell a story when talking about Aaron Winchester. He’s told it before. But it…
No 17 CCSU football falls to No. 25 Albany in first round of FCS playoffs following disastrous third quarter Posted: 30 November 2019 [06:59 PM] ALBANY, N.Y. - As the clock ticked down to 00:00 on Saturday afternoon, one football team celebrated its first-ever FCS playoff…
Friday 11/29/2019
Central Connecticut State football seeks first ever tournament victory today at Albany Posted: 29 November 2019 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football team has already accomplished one of its goals this season, now it’s setting…
Wednesday 11/27/2019
Winchester, McCarthy garner two of NEC's top awards as CCSU football earns number of accolades Posted: 27 November 2019 [07:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In what has already been a historic season for the CCSU football team, more accolades are starting to…
Tuesday 11/26/2019
New Britain baseball's Adorno, Gajda sign Letters of Intent to play at CCSU, AIC Posted: 26 November 2019 [08:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Justin Adorno and Michael Gajda have shared a lot together throughout their high school tenure as teammates on…
Sunday 11/24/2019
Columbia beats Central Connecticut men's basketball in Hall of Fame Tip-Off contest Sunday night at Mohegan Sun Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:48 PM] UNCASVILLE - Mike Smith scored 20 points and Jake Killingsworth scored 17 points and Columbia beat Central Connecticut 82-52 in a Hall…
No. 17 CCSU football will at No. 25 Albany in first-round playoff game Posted: 24 November 2019 [02:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football talked all season long about working to get to this point. Now, the…
Saturday 11/23/2019
No. 18 CCSU football rolls past Duquesne in season finale to win NEC title outright for second time in three seasons Posted: 23 November 2019 [04:26 PM] PITTSBURGH - The last two meetings between the Central Connecticut State and Duquesne football teams each came down to the final…
Friday 11/22/2019
Central Connecticut women's soccer defeated by West Virginia in double overtime in second round of NCAA Tournament Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:37 PM] Staff report CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - It took double overtime, but the Central Connecticut women’s soccer team was defeated by West Virginia 1-0…
Football Preview: Central Connecticut State still trying to win conference title outright against Duquesne Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester wasn’t around the last time the Central Connecticut State football team played Duquesne, but the quarterback…
Football Preview: No. 18 CCSU already clinched the NEC's playoff spot, but wants to win conference title outright as it gets ready to face Duquesne Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester wasn’t around the last time the Central Connecticut State football team played Duquesne, but the quarterback…
Thursday 11/21/2019
Preview: CCSU women's soccer knows it has tough test against West Virginia in second round of NCAA Tournament Posted: 21 November 2019 [11:46 PM] CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Mick D’Arcy knows how competitive his team can be. So when the Central Connecticut State women’s soccer team…
Tuesday 11/19/2019
Analysis: How a video clip provided a little extra motivation for No. 18 CCSU football ahead of its win over Robert Morris for the NEC title Posted: 19 November 2019 [07:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Minutes after the Central Connecticut State had retreated back into its locker room to escape the wind and…
Monday 11/18/2019
Twins prospect, former Bristol Blues standout Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel Posted: 18 November 2019 [11:53 AM] WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Minnesota Twins prospect and former Central Connecticut State and Bristol Blues standout Ryan Costello was found dead in…
Saturday 11/16/2019
No. 18/19 CCSU football rolls past Robert Morris to win second NEC championship in three seasons, secure spot in FCS playoffs Posted: 16 November 2019 [07:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football team isn’t big on celebrating a win. This season, it’s always about moving…
Friday 11/15/2019
Football Preview: No. 18/19 CCSU ready for crucial matchup against Robert Morris to decide first place in NEC Posted: 15 November 2019 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s pretty simple: if the Central Connecticut State football team wants even a chance to get into the…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
No. 18/19 CCSU football's offense making necessary plays to come away with wins Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was cold. It was windy. But as the Central Connecticut State football team trudged out of its…
Monday 11/11/2019
CCSU women's soccer learns NCAA Tournament draw, to face Rutgers in first round Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:15 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN - The CCSU women’s soccer team knows where it will begin its College Cup slate. The Blue Devils…
CCSU football rises in one national poll, falls slightly in another after overtime win Posted: 11 November 2019 [03:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the second straight week, the Central Connecticut State football team has risen in one national poll and…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Top-seeded CCSU women's soccer beats No. 2 Fairleigh Dickinson to secure 10th NEC title, spot in NCAA Tournament Posted: 10 November 2019 [06:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State women’s soccer team couldn’t have picked a better time or opportunity to avenge its…
CCSU football linebacker Mike Mushaw meets young girl whose life he saved by becoming a donor Posted: 10 November 2019 [05:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mike Mushaw calls her his young superhero, a superstar. “Her smile lights up the room,” he said. Decked…
Saturday 11/09/2019
No. 17/20 CCSU football outlasts St. Francis (Pa) in overtime to match program record for wins in single season Posted: 09 November 2019 [07:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State head football coach Ryan McCarthy said leading up to Saturday’s matchup St. Francis (Pa) would…
Friday 11/08/2019
Football Preview: No. 17/20 CCSU could get interesting test from St. Francis (Pa) Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ryan McCarthy acknowledges the Central Connecticut State football team has had it relatively easy when it’s come to…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
CCSU men's basketball's first season of new era will be dominated by youth Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - There are few teams in the nation that experienced more roster turnover in the span of one offseason…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
CCSU men's basketball show its youth during loss to Hartford in season opener Posted: 05 November 2019 [09:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The season opener for CCSU men’s basketball may have served as a foreshadowing for what is to come…
Monday 11/04/2019
CCSU football moves up to No. 17 in FCS coaches Top 25 poll for program's highest-ever ranking Posted: 04 November 2019 [03:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football team keeps rising in the national polls - at least in one anyway…
Saturday 11/02/2019
Pair of second-half touchdown passes helps No. 19 CCSU football get past Wagner, remain unbeaten in NEC Posted: 02 November 2019 [05:41 PM] NEW YORK - Central Connecticut State head football coach Ryan McCarthy compared Northeast Conference games to “street fights” earlier in the…
Friday 11/01/2019
Football Preview: No. 19 CCSU expecting battle from struggling Wagner Posted: 01 November 2019 [08:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ryan McCarthy isn’t disputing how well the Central Connecticut State football team has played through most of the…
Wednesday 10/30/2019
CCSU football thriving behind elite defense with national recognition Posted: 30 October 2019 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - There was plenty for the Central Connecticut State football team to celebrate as it ran into its locker…
Monday 10/28/2019
CCSU football moves up to No. 19 in both FCS national polls, matches program's highest-ever ranking Posted: 28 October 2019 [05:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State football team continues to win and continues to climb in the national rankings. The…
Saturday 10/26/2019
Defensive effort leads No. 23/24 CCSU football to shutout win over LIU Posted: 26 October 2019 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On a day the Northeast Conference’s best offense struggled to find much consistency, the league’s top defense made…
Friday 10/25/2019
Football Preview: No. 23/24 CCSU not looking past winless LIU, focusing on picking up another NEC win Posted: 25 October 2019 [07:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ryan McCarthy has been involved in coaching long enough to know looking past an opponent can be dangerous.…
D'Arcy notches 200th career win as CCSU women's soccer cruises past Robert Morris Posted: 25 October 2019 [07:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Friday was a special day for the Central Connecticut State women’s soccer team and its head coach Mick…
Wednesday 10/23/2019
CCSU football ignoring national rankings, focused on continued improvements on field Posted: 23 October 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Aaron Winchester is aware of the hype that’s beginning to build around the Central Connecticut State football team.…
Saturday 10/19/2019
Big games from Winchester, defense help No. 25 CCSU football dismantle Bryant Posted: 19 October 2019 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a busy week for the Central Connecticut State football team even before the Blue Devils took…
Friday 10/18/2019
Football Preview: No. 25 CCSU looking to cap off exciting week with win over Bryant in first home game since early September Posted: 18 October 2019 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For Ryan McCarthy, it’s about keeping everything in perspective during a long season. That’s been especially true during…
Thursday 10/17/2019
CCSU officially removes interim tag off head football coach McCarthy Posted: 17 October 2019 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - After a 5-1 start to the season and an appearance in the FCS Top 25 for the first…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
CCSU removes interim tag from McCarthy making him full-time head football coach Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ryan McCarthy isn’t going to worry about his interim tag anymore. McCarthy was named Central Connecticut State’s full-time…
Monday 10/14/2019
CCSU football earns spot in STATS FCS Top 25, ranked for first time since 2006 Posted: 14 October 2019 [02:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For the first time in 13 seasons, the Central Connecticut State football team is back in the FCS…
Saturday 10/12/2019
Winchester's big plays help CCSU football close out non-conference schedule with win over Columbia Posted: 12 October 2019 [11:02 PM] NEW YORK - The Central Connecticut State football team is heading into its conference games with plenty of confidence. Aaron Winchester…
Friday 10/11/2019
Football Preview: CCSU expecting physical matchup as it closes out non-conference slate against Columbia Posted: 11 October 2019 [04:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ryan McCarthy knows the challenges of playing Columbia, whether they play in the Ivy League or not. The…
Saturday 10/05/2019
James, Exilhomme score two touchdowns each as CCSU football rolls past Marchi, Sacred Heart in NEC opener Posted: 05 October 2019 [08:43 PM] FAIRFIELD - The in-state rivalry game between the Central Connecticut State and Sacred Heart football teams was one-sided on Saturday afternoon.…
Friday 10/04/2019
In his third program in three seasons, former St. Paul quarterback Marchi finally able to showcase skillset with Sacred Heart Posted: 04 October 2019 [08:24 PM] For Logan Marchi, there isn’t a place quite like a football field. To him, it’s natural. The competition, the physical nature,…
Monday 09/30/2019
New Britain native battling cancer signs Letter of Intent with CCSU women's basketball as part of Team IMPACT program Posted: 30 September 2019 [07:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ericka Aponte-Rodriguez, a 15-year-old New Britain resident battling lymphoma, never knew she could have as big a family…
Saturday 09/21/2019
Blocked punt in closing seconds spoils CCSU football's comeback bid to upset Eastern Michigan Posted: 21 September 2019 [10:34 PM] YPSILANTI, Mich. - It was a heartbreaking finish. There was the Central Connecticut State football team, on the road against Eastern…