Nisre Zouzoua

Zouzoua's 3-point binge lifts Bryant past CCSU 91-77 (Feb 25, 2017)

Published Feb. 25, 2017 3:14 p.m. ET

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) Nisre Zouzoua hit seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points and Dan Garvin grabbed 11 rebounds to help Bryant beat Central Connecticut 91-77 on Saturday.

Bryant (12-19, 9-9 Northeast Conference) carried a 38-35 lead into the second half, and Khalen Cumberlander buried a 3 with 14:39 to bring the Blue Devils within 51-48. Zouzoua responded with three 3-pointers on consecutive possessions, and the Bulldogs used a 34-9 run in 10 minutes to put the game away.

Bosko Kostur had 12 points and Marcel Pettway and Hunter Ware each scored 10 for Bryant.

Central Connecticut State (6-23, 4-14) ended the season in ninth place in the 10-team Northeast Conference and doesn't qualify for post season play. The Blue Devils had a 1-5 record in their last six games.

Chris Williams led the Blue Devils with 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting - 4 for 5 from 3 - and Austin Nehls also scored 17. Cumberlander finished with 10.

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