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Staten Island, NY – The Wagner College men's basketball team will play host to Gwynedd Mercy on Friday, with tip-off set for 2:00 pm.
Taking Care Of The Basketball
The Seahawks continue to be one of the best teams in the country in regards to turning the ball over. At 9.7 turnovers per game, Wagner ranks 19
th in the country and leads the NEC. Wagner's turnover margin of 3.5 ranks 36
th nationally.
Wagner Brand On Display
The Wagner brand of defensive and toughness is represented well in the national rankings. Wagner leads the NEC and is 45
th in the country in scoring defense at 64.8 points per game. The Green and White comes into the week 78
th in the nation and first in the league in offensive rebounds with 12.5 per game. The Seahawks are also second in the league in three-point field goal percentage defense at 29.8%, good for 67
th nationally.
Home Sweet Home
Wagner is 2-1 at home on the season after victories over Molloy and NJIT. The Seahawks are 10-5 at the Spiro Sports Center under head coach
Donald Copeland.
Council Continues To Impress
Junior
Melvin Council Jr. continues to be Wagner's leading scorer with 12.7 points per game on the season. Council has scored in double figures in six of Wagner's last seven games and has dished out nine assists in his last two games. Council enters the final week of non-conference action eighth in the Northeast Conference (NEC) in scoring.
The Series
This marks the second consecutive season the Seahawks and Griffins meet on the hardwood. Last season, Wagner outscored Gwynedd Mercy 54-23 in the second half to earn an 89-55 win in the Seahawks' final non-conference game of the season.
Scouting The Griffins
Gwynedd Mercy enters Friday's matchup with a 5-6 overall record after most recently earning a 73-69 victory over Saint Elizabeth. The Griffins are 1-3 on the road this season.
Next Up
The Seahawks will close out non-conference game on the road at Manhattan on Saturday, December 30, with tip-off set for 7:00 pm.
