Kiss lifts Bryant past Central Connecticut 75-61
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- — Peter Kiss scored 36 points and Bryant defeated Central Connecticut 75-61 on Thursday night.
Greg Calixte had 11 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Bryant (16-9, 12-2 Northeast Conference). Charles Pride added 11 points and eight rebounds.
Ian Krishnan had 18 points for the Blue Devils (7-20, 4-10). Tre Mitchell added 11 points, Nigel Scantlebury had eight assists and Andre Snoddy had eight points and 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 against the Blue Devils on the season. Bryant defeated Central Connecticut 80-76 on Dec. 29.
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2021-22 Northeast Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Bryant | 16-2 | 1 | 22-10 |
Wagner | 15-3 | 1 | 21-6 |
Long Island University | 12-6 | 4 | 16-14 |
Merrimack | 10-8 | 6 | 14-16 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-9 | 7 | 14-16 |
St. Francis (BKN) | 7-11 | 9 | 10-20 |
Sacred Heart | 6-12 | 10 | 10-20 |
St. Francis (PA) | 5-13 | 11 | 9-21 |
Central Connecticut | 5-13 | 11 | 8-24 |
Fairleigh Dickinson | 5-13 | 11 | 4-22 |