STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Fairleigh Dickinson men's basketball team is set for a rematch of last season's NEC Championship Game when they travel to Staten Island to take on Wagner this Wednesday, March 1 in the 2017 NEC Tournament Quarterfinals.
The sixth-seeded Knights (11-18, 9-9 NEC) will face the No. 3 Seahawks (15-13, 11-7 NEC) at Spiro Sports Center with tip-off set for 7:03 p.m. The game will air on MSG+ and NEC Front Row. Check out the FDU notes and Wagner notes below for detailed information on both squads.
The teams met twice this season with each team coming away with a victory on the opposition's floor. On January 5 in Staten Island, despite two chances for the Seahawks in the waning seconds, the Knights held on for a thrilling 70-69 victory. Wagner returned the favor with a 68-59 victory in Hackensack on February 4.
Game Information:
Fairleigh Dickinson (11-18, 9-9 NEC) at
Wagner (15-13, 11-7 NEC)
Where: Spiro Sports Center– Staten Island, N.Y.
When: Wednesday, March 1 – 7:03 p.m.
Series History: Thursday marks the 106th meeting between the Knights and Seahawks on the hardwood. Wagner leads the all-time series 53-52.
Notes: FDU – WAG
TV: MSG+/FCS
Video Stream: NEC Front Row
Stats: Live Stats
Additional Content:
FDU Men's Basketball Report 2/28
NEC Tournament Preview
NEC Tournament Central
Team Links:
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Tale of the Tape |
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| #6 Fairleigh Dickinson University |
at |
#3 Wagner College |
| Knights |
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Seahawks |
| Teaneck/Hackensack, NJ |
Location |
Staten Island, N.Y. |
| 11-18 |
2016-17 Record |
15-13 |
| 9-9 |
2016-17 NEC Record |
11-7 |
| L5 |
Current Streak |
L1 |
| 18-15 |
2015-16 Record |
23-11 |
| 11-7 |
2015-16 NEC Record |
13-5 |
| 52-53 |
All-Time Series |
53-52 |
| 7-1 |
Postseason Record in Matchup |
1-7 |
| 22-27 |
at Wagner |
27-22 |
Greg Herenda
(4th Season) |
Head Coach |
Bashir Mason
(5th Season) |
| 175-156 (.524) |
Career Record |
86-68 (.558) |
| 47-75 |
Record at Current School |
86-68 |
| 29-41 |
NEC Record |
56-32 |
| 3-1 |
NEC Tournament Record |
4-4 |
| 3-7 |
Record vs. Opponent |
8-3 |
| 266 |
KenPom.com |
234 |
| 72.9 (3) |
Scoring Offense (NEC Rank) |
68.0 (6) |
| 75.1 (8) |
Scoring Defense |
65.4 (1) |
| -2.2 (5) |
Scoring Margin |
2.6 (1) |
| 44.2% (3) |
Field Goal % |
42.8% (7) |
| 33.6% (7) |
3-Point FG% |
32.5% (8) |
| 76.5% (1) |
Free Throw % |
68.8% (6) |
| 45.1% (7) |
Field Goal Defense |
40.5% (1) |
| 34.2% (4) |
3-Point FG Defense |
33.2% (3) |
| 32.9 (9) |
Rebounding |
39.6 (1) |
| 36.8 (8) |
Rebounding Opp. |
32.2 |
| -3.9 (8) |
Rebounding Margin |
7.4 (1) |
| 12.4 (4) |
Assists |
10.9 (7) |
| 0.92 (2) |
Assists/Turnover Ratio |
0.8 (7) |
| 13.4/0.2 (4) |
Turnovers/TO Margin |
-1.9 (9) |
| 6.3 (6) |
Steals |
5.0 (10) |
| 2.7 (7) |
Blocks |
3.6 (3) |
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