NEW YORK (Interstat) — Kadidia Toure scored 20 points to lead Long Island to a 79-71 women’s basketball victory over Wagner on Thursday night at Spiro Sports Center.

The Sharks built a 40-28 halftime lead and maintained control despite a late push from the Seahawks. Wagner outscored Long Island 22-17 in the fourth quarter but could not close the gap.

Kionna Gaines added 16 points for Long Island, which improved to 19-10. Hannah Humphrey scored 14 points.

Wagner (13-16) was led by Lijirin Doyinsola Modesayor with 15 points and Irene Fernandez de Caleya with 14. An announced crowd of 437 attended the Northeast Conference game.