| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAG | 41 | 39 | 80 |
| CCSU | 32 | 26 | 58 |
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
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 6-0 | - | 10-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-2 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 3-2 | 2.5 | 7-13 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Stonehill | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Le Moyne | 2-3 | 3.5 | 7-13 |
| Chicago State | 2-3 | 3.5 | 2-18 |
| Mercyhurst | 2-4 | 4 | 8-13 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
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