- Matchup: Wagner Seahawks vs. LIU Sharks
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Venue: Steinberg Wellness Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Sunday, the Wagner Seahawks (6-11) will contest the LIU Sharks (11-8) at the Steinberg Wellness Center.
In their previous game, the Wagner Seahawks fell short against Fairleigh Dickinson, losing 68-61. The Seahawks committed 19 fouls compared to Fairleigh Dickinson’s 17. They converted 7 out of 17 from beyond the arc. Fairleigh Dickinson excelled at the free-throw line with a 76.0% conversion rate, hitting 19 of 25 attempts. They secured 31 rebounds—10 offensive and 21 defensive—but did not achieve any blocks. Fairleigh Dickinson recorded 6 assists and stole the ball 4 times. On the defensive side, Wagner allowed 47.7% shooting from the field, with Fairleigh Dickinson connecting on 21 of 44 attempts. The Seahawks recorded 4 assists, forced 13 turnovers while causing 6 steals. On the boards, Wagner secured 19 rebounds, including 4 offensive ones. They shot 87.5% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 attempts and finished with a field goal percentage of 43.8% (21 of 48) along with 5 three-pointers from 14 attempts.
Key player Nick Jones played a significant role, shooting 40.0% from the field, contributing 1 assist, and securing 6 rebounds in 40 minutes on the court. He finished with 20 points on 6 of 15 shooting.
The Seahawks currently hold a season record of 6-11, averaging 13.6 turnovers and committing 19.2 fouls per game. Team-wise, Wagner is grabbing 38.2 rebounds and has a total of 235 assists for the season, ranking them 319th nationally in assists. From three-point territory, they are shooting 35.7% (130 of 364) and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 71.0%. They score an average of 74.0 points per game, ranking 250th in college basketball, and have a shooting percentage of 45.5% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Seahawks are averaging 10.7 forced turnovers per game and drawing 16.4 fouls. They restrain opponents to 34.6% shooting from three-point land and they rank 207th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (74.5). The Seahawks’ defense permits a shooting average of 42.7% (426 of 997) and are yielding 33.9 rebounds per game as a unit. In terms of assists given up, they rank 104th in D-1 with a total of 242 allowed for the season.
In their most recent outing, the LIU Sharks faced Le Moyne and suffered an 83-77 defeat. In that game, the Sharks gathered 20 defensive rebounds and 18 offensive rebounds, totaling 38 boards. They turned the ball over 11 times while securing 8 steals. Le Moyne committed 16 fouls, allowing the Sharks to attempt 12 free throws, converting 6 for a rate of 50.0%. From beyond the arc, LIU made 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%) and had a field goal percentage of 43.8%, finishing with 32 made shots out of 73 attempts. Defensively, they allowed Le Moyne to shoot 60.5% from the field, as the opponents made 26 of 43 shots. Le Moyne had a notable 56.3% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 16 shots, and shot 71.0% from the line going 22 of 31. On the boards, LIU permitted Le Moyne to gather 25 rebounds overall (with 2 being offensive).
Malachi Davis was instrumental for the Sharks, scoring 24 points on 11 of 24 shooting (45.8%), while also contributing 4 rebounds and 3 assists during his 40-minute performance.
With a record of 11-8, the LIU Sharks average 18.0 fouls per game and have a free throw success rate of 63.3%. They average 13.9 assists per game (ranking 204th in college) and turnover 14.3 times each game. This season, LIU has scored 1,424 points (about 74.9 per game) and secured 36.4 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Sharks have a shooting rate of 47.3% from the field, ranking them 83rd nationally.
On defense, LIU permits opponents to shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc (128 of 371) and yields a free throw shooting percentage of 67.5%. They allow 13.3 assists and grab 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 178th and 150th in college basketball, respectively. The Sharks are ranked 255th overall in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up 76.4. They average 12.9 forced turnovers per game but allow teams to hit 46.6% of their total shots (ranking 313th in college basketball).
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommended Pick: Choose LIU
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