Staten Island, NY – The Wagner College men's basketball game will play host to Division III member Gwynedd Mercy On Thursday for the final non-conference game of the season. Tip-off at the Spiro Sports Center is set for 5:00 pm.

All tickets for Thursday's game have been discounted to just $5! Purchase your tickets in advance at WagnerAthletics.com/Tickets.
 
Last Time Out
 
Wagner finished the game on a 9-0 run to earn a 58-51 victory at Delaware State on Tuesday night. Junior DeLonnie Hunt led the Seahawks with 22 points and eight rebounds, while senior Brandon Brown notched another double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
 
Leading The Way
 
Tuesday's win marked Wagner's sixth win of the season, guaranteeing a winning record for the Seahawks at the end of the non-conference slate.
 
The Seahawks will finish as the lone Northeast Conference (NEC) school with a winning record going into conference play on December 29 against LIU at the Barclays Center.
 
Brown Notches Another Double-Double
 
Tuesday's performance marked the third double-double of the season for Brandon Brown, which ties Sacred Heart's Bryce Johnson for most double-doubles in the NEC.
 
Brown is Wagner's leading rebounder at 8.8 caroms per game.
 
Defend Our House
 
Coming into Thursday's game, Wagner is 3-0 at the Spiro Sports Center on the season following wins over Neumann, Fairfield, and Stony Brook.
 
Hunt Heating Up
 
Against Delaware State, DeLonnie Hunt's 22 points were the most by a Seahawk in a game this season.
 
Hunt has led Wagner in scoring four times this season and is averaging 11.7 points per game, which also leads the team.
 
Taking Care Of The Ball
 
At 11.2 turnovers per contest, Wagner came into the week ranking first in the NEC and 30^th in the country in turnovers per game.
 
Wagner DNA On Display
 
Through ten games, Wagner's style of play reflects well in the statistical rankings.
 
The Seahawks entered the week first in the NEC in offensive rebounds per game (12), which ranks 77^th in the nation.
 
Wagner is also first in the conference in scoring defense (66.1), and rebounding margin (0.9).
 
Scouting The Griffins
 
Gwynedd Mercy, Wagner's second Division III opponent of the season, enters Thursday's contest with a 5-7 overall record. The Griffins split the Juniata College Holiday Tournament against Juniata and Buffalo State.
 
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.
 
Up Next
 
Following Thursday's game, Wagner will open NEC play against LIU at the Barclays Center on December 29. Tip-off between the Seahawks and Sharks is set for 1:00 pm on NECFrontRow.