Central Connecticut State Blue Devils face the Le Moyne Dolphins in NEC Tournament
Le Moyne Dolphins (9-22, 4-12 NEC) at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (23-6, 14-2 NEC)
New Britain, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cent. Conn. St. faces Le Moyne in the NEC Tournament.
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