Ford, Hunt lift Wagner past Fairleigh Dickinson 76-72
NEW YORK -- — Elijah Ford had 17 points to lead five Wagner players in double figures as the Seahawks edged past Fairleigh Dickinson 76-72 on Thursday.
DeLonnie Hunt added 16 points, Alex Morales and Nigel Jackson each scored 12 and Will Martinez had 11 for Wagner (5-5, 5-4 Northeast Conference). Morales posted eight assists and Hunt also had six.
Brandon Rush had 20 points for the Knights (7-10, 6-5), whose four-game winning streak came to an end. Jahlil Jenkins added 15 points and Daniel Rodriguez had 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Michael Palau
- Daniel Basile
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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