NEW YORK (Interstat) — Lijirin Doyinsola Modesayor scored 19 points to lead Wagner to a 59-54 victory over Long Island in a Northeast Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center.

The Seahawks, who improved to 9-10, never trailed after the first quarter but could not pull away from the Sharks. Wagner shot just 37.7% from the floor but held Long Island to 36.2% shooting. Irene Fernandez de Caleya added 12 points for Wagner.

Kadidia Toure scored 12 points for Long Island, which fell to 11-8. The Sharks were projected as heavy favorites but committed 14 turnovers and made only 6 of 10 free throws. Wagner secured the win by making key free throws in the final minute.