Wagner Tops Central Connecticut in Defensive Struggle

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Interstat) — Wagner defeated Central Connecticut 50-41 in a women’s NCAA basketball game Saturday at William H. Detrick Gymnasium.

The Seahawks improved to 11-12 overall, while the Blue Devils fell to 0-23. Wagner led 24-16 at halftime and held off a third-quarter push. Keana Foz led all scorers with 18 points for Wagner. Jessica Farrell scored 13 points for Central Connecticut.

Both teams struggled offensively, with Wagner shooting 41.2% from the floor and Central Connecticut shooting 34%. The Seahawks capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off them. Attendance was 207.