Wagner beats Central Connecticut 80-58
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- Romone Saunders had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists and Wagner beat Central Connecticut 80-58 in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night.
Elijah Davis had 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 3 of 6 from 3-point range. The Seahawks (6-6) kept a double-digit lead shortly after the 10-minute mark of the second half when Jonathan Norfleet's layup made it 60-49.
Wagner took the lead for good with 14:41 left in the first half as Saunders' 3-pointer made it 9-6 and extended the margin to 15 twice in the first half.
The Seahawks made 15 of 35 from 3-point range.
Kashaun Hicks and Joe Hugley had 14 points each for the Blue Devils (6-8). Ian Krishnan added 10 points.
Chase Freeman scored 10 for Wagner, which won its fourth in the last six.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Pilla
- Paul Faia
- Rod Mrakovich
2023-24 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 13-3 | - | 20-11 |
| Merrimack | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-6 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 9-7 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Le Moyne | 9-7 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Wagner | 7-9 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Long Island University | 6-10 | 7 | 7-22 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 3-13 | 10 | 8-22 |
| Stonehill | 2-14 | 11 | 4-27 |
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