AMHERST, Mass. — Massachusetts basketball (3-1) utilized a 51-point first half performance to earn an 84-77 win over Central Connecticut State (2-2) on Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Center.

The Minutemen were led by Junior K’Jei Parker who set a new career high in points, scoring 22 points with six triples and two assists. Leonardo Bettiol recorded his second double-double of the season with 19 points and 15 rebounds.

Marcus Banks Jr. contributed 11 points over the afternoon with four assists, three rebounds, and a pair of steals.

The Blue Devils were led by Darin Smith Jr. who tallied 18 points and an assist in the matchup.

Breaking Down the Action

Massachusetts opened the game with an 8-0 run over two minutes capped by a Banks Jr. triple for an early lead.

The Blue Devils tallied

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