Wagner has 5 in double-digit scoring, top Knights 95-86

Updated Feb. 13, 2021 10:03 p.m. ET

Associated Press

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Alex Morales scored 23 points as Wagner defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 95-86 on Saturday night. Elijah Ford added 22 points for the Seahawks, while Will Martinez chipped in 21.

DeLonnie Hunt had 14 points and seven assists for Wagner (6-5, 6-4 Northeast Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive win. Ja'Mier Fletcher added 12 points.

The 95 points were a season best for Wagner, which shot 56% making 35 of 63 shots.

Fairleigh Dickinson scored a season-high 45 points in the first half, and was tied at 53 early in the second half but fell behind for good after Delonnie Hunt hit a 3-pointer for Wagner.

Elyjah Williams had 27 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Knights (7-11, 6-6). Brandon Powell and Joe Munden Jr. each had 14 points. Jahlil Jenkins had a career-high 11 assists but was held to six points, 11 below his average.

Wagner defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 76-72 on Thursday.

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