Berardino served in multiple roles during his CCSU Blue Devils’ debut against No. 17 Stony Brook. The freshman defensive back made four unassisted stops, came up with a takeaway, and also returned a pair of kicks. With Blue Devils trailing the defending Big South champions, 21-3, and in need of a big play, the 5-foot-11 Berardino delivered. The former two-time All-State selection in Connecticut picked off a Stony Brook pass at Central’s own 30-yard line with 6:47 remaining in the second quarter. The Blue Devils went on to punch in their first touchdown of the game on the ensuing possession.