Central Connecticut State scores 38 unanswered points in 45-14 win over Bentley

Central Connecticut State defeats Bentley 45-14

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Everette Benjamin scored two touchdowns during a 38-point spree in Central Connecticut State’s 45-14 win over Bentley on Saturday.

Benjamin rushed for 132 yards on 24 carries and had three catches for 28 yards as the Blue Devils won their 10th straight home game.

Central Connecticut State trailed 14-7 with 13:32 left in the second quarter. Gunnar Jespersen started the Blue Devils’ run of 38 unanswered points.

He threw his first touchdown pass of the season, 13 yards to Raul Debenendittis, to tie the game with 8:42 left in the half. The Blue Devils added a 2-yard TD run by Nate Pagan and a 30-yard field goal by Joe Izzo to lead 24-14 at halftime.

Jespersen finished with 181 yards and two touchdowns on 18-for-24 passing.

Bryant Johnson was 16-for-32 passing with 117 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions for Division II Bentley.