Wagner Seahawks vs Long Island University Sharks Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026
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The Wagner Seahawks and Long Island University Sharks meet in the Northeast Conference Tournament Semifinal on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for this matchup. Be sure to also check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and expert betting analysis.
Wagner Riding Momentum into the NEC Semifinal
Wagner enters this semifinal matchup with a 14-16 overall record and an 8-10 NEC mark, and they have been playing their best basketball at the right time. The Seahawks have also shown resilience late in the season, winning several close contests and building momentum heading into the conference tournament. Wagner is currently riding a strong five-game stretch with wins recently coming over Central Connecticut State, Chicago State, New Haven, Saint Francis (PA), and Mercyhurst.
The Seahawks average 71.8 points per game while allowing 71.9 points per contest, showing that most of their games tend to be tightly contested. Wagner shoots 44% from the field while pulling down 37.3 rebounds per game and dishing out 12.7 assists per contest. Their offense is balanced and relies on efficient half-court execution.
Defensively, Wagner brings physical play in the paint and solid rebounding. The Seahawks average 2.5 blocks and 5.5 steals per game, often forcing opponents into uncomfortable offensive possessions. During their recent winning stretch, Wagner has relied on strong defensive stretches and timely scoring runs to close games out.
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Long Island Looks to Continue Strong NEC Season
Long Island University enters the semifinal with a 22-10 overall record and a dominant 15-3 mark in NEC play, finishing near the top of the conference standings. The Sharks have consistently been one of the more efficient teams in the league and come into this matchup playing well. In their last five games they have recently won over Chicago State twice, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Saint Francis (PA) while suffering a loss to Mercyhurst.
The Sharks average 74.3 points per game and allow 71.6 points per game, while shooting an impressive 48% from the field. Long Island also averages 13.8 assists per game, showing good ball movement and offensive flow that allows them to create quality scoring opportunities.
One of the biggest strengths for LIU is their defensive activity. The Sharks average 7.9 steals and 5.3 blocks per game, creating turnovers and protecting the rim effectively. Their ability to disrupt opposing offenses while maintaining efficient scoring makes them a dangerous team in tournament play.
Wagner Seahawks vs Long Island University Sharks Pick
Wagner Seahawks vs Long Island University Sharks Pick
- Pick: Long Island University Sharks - Spread
Long Island has been the more consistent team throughout the season and their offensive efficiency combined with defensive playmaking should give them an advantage in this semifinal matchup. While Wagner enters on a strong winning streak, many of those victories came against lower-tier conference opponents. The Sharks’ ability to shoot nearly 50% from the field and create turnovers should eventually create separation. Expect LIU’s depth and defensive pressure to be the difference late in the game.
Wagner Seahawks vs Long Island University Sharks Total Pick
- Pick: Over the Total
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to score efficiently. Wagner has been playing in higher-tempo games recently, while Long Island averages over 74 points per game and shoots the ball extremely well. With the Sharks pushing the pace and Wagner coming in with confidence offensively, this game should feature enough scoring to push the total over.
Final Score Prediction: Long Island University Sharks 78, Wagner Seahawks 70
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