Jenkins lifts Fairleigh Dickinson over Wagner 106-73
TEANECK, N.J. -- Jahlil Jenkins had a career-high 31 points as Fairleigh Dickinson easily defeated Wagner 106-73 on Thursday night.
Jenkins made 12 of 15 shots, including 5 of 7 from deep. He added seven assists and five steals.
Brandon Powell had 16 points for Fairleigh Dickinson (7-16, 5-7 Northeast Conference). Elyjah Williams added 16 points and eight rebounds. Devon Dunn had 14 points.
Fairleigh Dickinson is undefeated (2-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
The 106 points were a season best for Fairleigh Dickinson, which also posted season highs with 16 3-pointers and 26 assists.
Tyrone Nesby IV scored a career-high 25 points and had eight rebounds for the Seahawks (5-18, 2-10), whose losing streak stretched to six games. Elijah Ford added 15 points and six rebounds. Curtis Cobb III had 10 points.
The Knights improve to 2-0 against the Seahawks for the season. Fairleigh Dickinson defeated Wagner 68-63 on Jan. 30. Fairleigh Dickinson faces Robert Morris on the road on Saturday. Wagner matches up against Merrimack on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael McCloskey
- Brian Dorsey
- Dave Fernandez
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 |