On Saturday night, the Wagner Seahawks secured a 50-43 victory against NJIT, fueled by Ja’Kair Sanchez’s impressive performance of 15 points.
Besides his scoring, Sanchez contributed five rebounds to the team’s efforts, helping improve Wagner’s record to 6-4 for the season.
Zae Blake also made a significant impact, scoring 11 points, shooting 5 of 11 from the field, and hitting 1 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc.
R.J. Greene added six points, though he faced challenges shooting, going 2 of 9 from the floor and converting 2 of 4 free throw attempts, while also grabbing seven rebounds.

On the other side, the NJIT Highlanders, now at 2-11, saw Sebastian Robinson lead their scoring with 14 points and two steals.
Tim Moore Jr. was crucial for NJIT as he recorded a double-double, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds, alongside his two steals, contributing significantly to his team’s performance.
Tariq Francis managed to contribute six points to the Highlanders’ total, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win against the Seahawks.

The night’s game underscored the competitive spirit of both teams as they battled for a much-needed win in the early stages of the season.