Monroe scores 20 as Quinnipiac knocks off Central Connecticut State 71-49

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Amarri Monroe's 20 points helped Quinnipiac defeat Central Connecticut State 71-49 on Thursday.

Monroe had eight rebounds and four steals for the Bobcats (1-1). Jaden Zimmerman shot 6 of 17 from the field, including 4 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to add 19 points. Grant Randall went 6 of 11 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points, while adding eight rebounds.

The Blue Devils (1-1) were led in scoring by Darin Smith Jr., who finished with 10 points. James Jones added eight points and 12 rebounds.

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