NEW YORK (Interstat) — Wagner seized control with a dominant second quarter to defeat Chicago State 62-51 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Friday at Spiro Sports Center.

The Seahawks, trailing 17-8 after the first quarter, outscored the Cougars 23-7 in the second period to take a 31-24 halftime lead they would not relinquish. Wagner improved to 5-7 overall, while Chicago State fell to 1-13.

The Cougars’ offense stalled after a promising start, scoring only seven points in the decisive second quarter. Wagner’s balanced attack and defensive pressure sustained the advantage through the second half before an announced crowd of 365.