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Staten Island, NY – The Wagner College men's basketball team will play host to Stony Brook on Thursday, with tip-off set for 7:00 pm.
Wagner In The National Rankings
Eight games into the season, Wagner's traditional style of play is on display. Wagner leads the Northeast Conference (NEC) in scoring defense (67.5), rebounds per game (37), and offensive rebounds per game (12.38), which is also good for 62
nd in the country.
Moore Finding His Form
Junior
Rahmir Moore was named an NEC Prime Performer after scoring a season-best 20 points against Fordham. He made 7-15 shots and was 2-3 from beyond the arc. At 10.7 points per game, Moore is second on the team in scoring and has contributed double-digit points in three games this season.
Long Distance The Difference
Defensively, Wagner ranks first in the conference in three-point percentage defense at 31.5 percent. On the offensive end of the floor, the Seahawks lead the circuit in three-pointers per game at 8.0.
Fletcher's Comeback
Senior
Ja'Mier Fletcher is progressing nicely. Working himself back from injury, Fletcher had a season-high 19 minutes along with a season-best nine points on 4-5 shooting against Army West Point.
The Series
Thursday's matchup marks the tenth meeting between Wagner and Stony Brook, with the Seahawks holding a 6-3 advantage in the series.
Last season, the Seahawks started the second half with a 22-2 run on their way to a dominant 78-49 victory on Long Island. The Seahawks held a 43-27 advantage on the glass, 20-10 edge in assists, and outscored Stony Brook 42-18 in the paint. On the defensive end, Wagner held the America East preseason favorite to 30.9% (17-55) shooting throughout the contest.
Balanced Offensive Attack
One year after graduating a record-setting four all-conference players, Wagner's offense is receiving contributions from multiple players.
Nine players have scored at least 10 points in one or more contests.
Scouting The Seawolves
Stony Brook enters Thursday night's contest with a 3-7 mark. No stranger to playing the Northeast Conference, the Seawolves earned a 71-64 victory over Sacred Heart on Monday night.
Up Next
Wagner will travel to Delaware State next Tuesday, with tip-off set for 7:00 pm, before closing out its non-conference slate with a home game against Gwynedd Mercy on December 22.
