BANGOR, Maine -- The University of Maine men's basketball team was defeated by the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 64-56, on Tuesday evening at the Cross Insurance Center.

Steph Ingo led the way for Maine as the forward finished with 14 points and four rebounds. LeChaun DuHurt added eight points, three rebounds, and two steals, while Ata Turgut chipped in six points and two rebounds.

Maine saw nine of its players find their way into the scoring column as the Black Bears finished the contest 17-of-43 from the floor while hitting 18-of-24 free throws. On the boards, Maine grabbed 26 total rebounds and blocked three Blue Devil shots.

At the 11:33 mark of the first half, the tides changed for the Black Bears. Trailing 18-9, LeChaun DuHurt hit a deep three-pointer. It was the start of a 5-0 run for Maine. The Blue Devils took control, once again, of the first half. Five points were as close as Maine would get in the opening half. CCSU held a 31-21 lead at the half.

Trailing by 10 at the break, the Black Bears came out a different team. Fofo Adetogun pulled his squad to within one bucket when he converted both free throws, 36-34. Unfortunately, it was as close as the home team would get. CCSU extended their lead to as much as 12 points in the second half. Steph Ingo's nine second half points were not enough to pull Maine ahead. The Blue Devils held onto win by a score of 64-56.

The Black Bears are back in action on Friday when they travel to Peoria, Illinois to take on Bradley University. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm.

-UMaine-