PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Sean McGonagill scored 18 points and Rafael Maia added 13 with 10 rebounds as Brown defeated Central Connecticut State 72-61 Saturday.

The Bears (5-2) broke a tie early in the second half with a 16-4 run fueled by 3-pointers from Matty Madigan and McGonagill to take a 57-45 lead.

CCSU (1-5) pulled within five after a Kyle Vinales jumper at the 7:16 mark, but went cold for nearly four minutes as Dockery Walker capped off a quick 6-0 run for Brown with a layup and two free throws.