In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, Le Moyne managed to secure a victory over Wagner, ending a frustrating five-game losing streak with a score of 72-68 after an intense overtime period.
AJ Dancier was instrumental in the win, contributing 17 points to the team’s effort. The game had a dramatic finish, with Wagner managing to tie the score at 62-62 just before regulation time expired. Zaire Williams hit a clutch three-pointer with just 1 second left, pushing the game into overtime.
Dancier had a challenging shooting night, making 4 of 14 attempts from the field, which included only 1 of 8 from beyond the arc. However, he was effective at the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 attempts. His teammates also stepped up, with Deng Garang scoring 15 points by shooting 4 for 7 overall, including 3 of 4 from three-point territory. Robby Carmody added another 13 points to the score, having shot 3 of 11 from the field and converting 5 of 7 free throws.
For Wagner, R.J. Greene led the Seahawks with 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds, complemented by Zae Blake, who chipped in with 14 points. Ja’Kair Sanchez also contributed 12 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for Wagner.
Looking ahead, Le Moyne is set to take on Chicago State at home on Saturday, while Wagner will prepare to host Stonehill in their next outing on Thursday.