Wagner Edges Fairleigh Dickinson in Overtime Thriller
NEW YORK (Interstat) — Nick Jones scored 26 points to lead Wagner to a 75-72 overtime victory over Fairleigh Dickinson in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Spiro Sports Center. The Seahawks, who improved to 7-13, outscored the Knights 9-6 in the extra period after the teams were tied at 66 through regulation. Joey Niesman led Fairleigh Dickinson (7-16) with 23 points. Wagner secured the win despite shooting worse from the floor, making 19 of 23 free throws compared to just 4 of 11 for the Knights. Travis Gray added 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Seahawks. Attendance was 882.