Wagner Women Earn NCAA Soccer Berth; Basketball Teams Fall Short

ByCoach

What a wild weekend for Wagner College sports. The women’s soccer team pulled off a historic win in the Northeast Conference championship, earning their first NCAA Tournament berth. Meanwhile, the men’s and women’s basketball teams had a rough go, each falling in tough matchups.

This rundown covers the standout moments, key players, and what’s next for Wagner’s athletic squads.

Wagner Women’s Soccer Team Makes History

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The Wagner women’s soccer team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. They edged out Central Connecticut 2-1 in double overtime during the Northeast Conference championship.

Honestly, the conditions were brutal, but the team just wouldn’t quit. They showed some serious grit and composure out there.

Key Moments and Players

Things looked shaky early, with the Seahawks down 1-0 just nine minutes in. But they kept pushing, and in the 58th minute, sophomore Deirdre Meberg found the net after some slick teamwork with Izzy Gomez and Caroline Kessler.

Then, in the 104th minute, freshman Riley Frederick stepped up and buried the game-winner. That goal sealed her spot as tournament MVP. Talk about clutch.

  • Riley Frederick: Netting the double-overtime winner—couldn’t have picked a better moment.
  • Deirdre Meberg: Scored the equalizer and set up the winning goal.
  • Abigail Marcello: Locked down the net with a huge save and didn’t let in a single shot on goal for the last 65 minutes.

Next up, Wagner faces West Virginia in their NCAA Tournament debut. That match is set for Friday at 7 p.m. Should be a good one.

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Men’s Basketball: A Heartbreaking Loss

The men’s basketball team nearly pulled off an upset but fell just short against Fordham, losing 63-61. This one was a real nail-biter, with the lead flipping back and forth and a wild finish in the final seconds.

Game Highlights

Wagner jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first half, really clamping down on defense and holding Fordham to just 8-of-25 shooting. They took a 31-26 lead into halftime.

But Fordham’s Dejour Reaves hit a dagger jumper with five seconds left, snatching the win for the Rams. Tough way to lose.

  • Eduardo Placer: Poured in 20 points, including his sixth three-pointer to tie it up late.
  • Nick Jones: Chipped in 15 points and grabbed two steals.
  • Michael Cooper: Added 11 points.

Wagner’s next test comes on the road at Maryland-Baltimore County. That game’s scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Women’s Basketball: A Tough Defeat

The Wagner women’s basketball team ran into a strong NJIT squad and dropped their opener, 78-58. Still, there were some bright spots that give hope for the season ahead.

Standout Players

Ljirin Doyinsola Modesayor battled for a double-double, finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Malia Mpondo chipped in eight points.

They’ll try to regroup against Syracuse on Sunday afternoon. No one said this schedule would be easy.

  • Ljirin Doyinsola Modesayor: Tallied 15 points and 12 boards for the double-double.
  • Malia Mpondo: Scored eight points.

Want more details? Check out the original article on SILive.com.

Looking Ahead

Wagner fans have a lot to look forward to. The women’s soccer team is on the brink of something special in the NCAA Tournament, and the basketball squads are hungry to bounce back.

Upcoming Games

  • Women’s Soccer: NCAA Tournament match against West Virginia on Friday at 7 p.m.
  • Men’s Basketball: Away game at Maryland-Baltimore County on Sunday afternoon.
  • Women’s Basketball: Away game at Syracuse on Sunday afternoon.

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