Preview: Chicago State Cougars at Central Connecticut Blue Devils NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Interstat) — Two teams heading in opposite directions will meet Saturday when the Chicago State Cougars visit the Central Connecticut Blue Devils in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game organized by the Northeast Conference. The matchup at William H. Detrick Gymnasium pits a Chicago State squad (8-19) seeking momentum against a Central Connecticut team (0-25) desperate for its first win of the season. The Blue Devils are one of the few remaining winless teams in Division I. Chicago State enters with confidence from the previous meeting, having defeated Central Connecticut 75-69 at home on Feb. 5. In that game, the Cougars weathered a second-half push from the Blue Devils to secure the victory. A key player for the Cougars is Kayla Mount, who contributed 4 points in 16 minutes in the first matchup. Mount is coming off a 7-point performance in 20 minutes in a 66-52 loss at Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday. For Central Connecticut, the focus will be on Lucia Noin, who has been a consistent offensive bright spot during a difficult season. Noin is fresh off a career-high 28-point effort in 39 minutes during a 65-46 loss at Le Moyne on Thursday. However, she was limited to 15 minutes and 8 points in the earlier loss to Chicago State. The Blue Devils’ struggles have been pronounced, losing by an average of over 20 points per game during their skid. Their most recent outing, a 77-36 home loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on Feb. 14, highlighted offensive challenges. Conversely, Chicago State has shown an ability to win close games, with four of its eight victories coming by 5 points or fewer this season, including the win over Central Connecticut. Saturday’s contest represents a critical opportunity for Central Connecticut to break through, while Chicago State aims to complete a season sweep and build a winning streak in conference play. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.