Brooklyn, NY – Junior
DeLonnie Hunt's long three at the buzzer completed a 19-point comeback to send the game to overtime, but it wasn't enough, as the Wagner College men's basketball team suffered a 64-62 loss at St. Francis Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon.
The Terriers led 45-26 with 11:53 to play in the second half, before the Seahawks started their comeback. Trailing 54-45 with 3:18 to play, a basket by senior
Brandon Brown and consecutive threes by freshman
Julian Brown and sophomore
Javier Ezquerra cut the deficit to just one at 54-53 with 1:06 to play.
Following a pair of Terrier free throws with three seconds to play, Hunt dribbled across midcourt and tied the game from long range to send the game to overtime.
In the extra period, the Terriers outscored the Seahawks 8-6 to earn the victory.
Brandon Brown led three Seahawks in double figures with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Hunt and Ezquerra added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
The Terriers held a 42-35 advantage on the glass and 14-12 edge in assists.
Next up, Wagner will host LIU on Saturday, February 11, with tip-off set for 1:00 pm.
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 2002-03 NEC Championship, Wagner College will welcome back all members of that famous team on Saturday, February 11, 2023, for a special reunion and celebration. A pregame reception will be held in the VIP Room before the main event on the court: Wagner battling nearby rival LIU in an important conference clash that will tip at 1 p.m. At halftime, all members of that team will be welcomed back onto the court where so many memories were made two decades ago for a special celebration and ceremony. Together, we will have an unforgettable afternoon celebrating one of the most memorable seasons in Wagner Athletics history.
