The Central Connecticut women's basketball team lost its home-opener to Sacred Heart, 74-64. Despite taking a brief lead early in the second half, CCSU struggled to maintain momentum, allowing SHU to regain control and not relinquish it. Kiyah Lewis led the Blue Devils with a career-high 18 points, supported by Lucia Noin and Jessica Farrell with 13 and 10 points respectively. This defeat marks CCSU's third consecutive loss, while Sacred Heart improves to 1-2 this season.

By the Numbers
  • Kiyah Lewis scored a career-high 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
  • CCSU was outscored by SHU 14-4 in the paint during the second half.
State of Play
  • CCSU is currently 0-3 for the season following this home loss.
  • Sacred Heart leads the historical series 43-20 and has won the last four meetings.
What's Next

The Blue Devils will look to bounce back as they host UMass Lowell on Saturday. A win is crucial to regain confidence as the team aims to turn their season around.

Bottom Line

CCSU needs to improve its offensive consistency and defense in the paint to secure future victories. The next game against UMass Lowell represents an essential opportunity for the team to build momentum going forward.