WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Najimi George scored 21 points to lead New Haven to an 80-74 men’s basketball victory over Wagner on Saturday at Charger Gymnasium.

The Chargers built an 11-point halftime lead behind 44 first-half points. The Seahawks rallied in the second half, cutting the deficit to six, but could not complete the comeback. Jaden Baker led Wagner with 18 points and Nick Jones added 20.

New Haven improved to 8-10. Wagner dropped to 6-10. Attendance was 487.