Showing in simply their second NCAA Event in program historical past, the Wagner Seahawks had been in a position to win their first match sport, 71-68, over the Howard Bison on Tuesday evening.
Similar to their journey to achieve the match, there was nothing simple concerning the win.
Regardless of main by as many as 17 factors within the second half, Wagner needed to maintain off a livid Howard rally within the closing minutes that included a flurry of wide-open three-point pictures close to the buzzer. All of them missed. Take a look.
Howard couldn’t have requested for 3 higher appears to be like there given the state of affairs. None of them fell. Generally that’s simply the best way it goes.
With the win, Wagner advances on to play No. 1 seed North Carolina on Thursday from Charlotte.
That’s going to be a frightening problem. Not solely are the Tar Heels one of many high groups within the nation, however they may even be taking part in what’s principally a house sport simply two hours away from Chapel Hill.Â
It doesn’t matter what occurs in that sport, this has nonetheless been a exceptional — and inconceivable — run by Wagner to even attain this level within the season.
It entered the Northeast Convention Event because the No. 6 seed, had a dropping document (15-16) and was down to simply seven wholesome gamers throughout its convention championship win towards Merrimack. Wagner nonetheless used solely seven gamers in Tuesday’s win over Howard.
That lack of depth, in addition to the shortage of top-end expertise, goes to make for a brutal matchup towards North Carolina. However you’ll be able to’t take away what the Seahawks have achieved, and now they not less than have a chance to say they gained an NCAA Event sport for the primary time in program historical past. Â
