Le Moyne's Tennessee Rainwater stole the show at Ted Grant Court, leading his team to a hard-fought 69-67 win over Wagner. Rainwater's impressive outing, which included 25 points and 10 rebounds, was the difference-maker in a game that saw both teams battle until the final buzzer. The Dolphins' victory was predicted by CHD Scout, which had Le Moyne winning by 7.4 points, and although the margin was narrower than expected, the outcome was spot on.
The first half belonged to Wagner, as they took a 34-29 lead into the break. However, Le Moyne regrouped and came out strong in the second half, with Rainwater and Trent Mosquera leading the charge. Mosquera added 23 points and 5 rebounds to the Dolphins' cause, while Deng Garang chipped in with 11 points and 5 rebounds. The trio's collective effort allowed Le Moyne to outscore Wagner 40-33 in the second half and secure the win.
Wagner's Nick Jones had a solid game, posting 13 points and 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the balanced attack of the Dolphins. Eddie Placer and Travis Gray added 12 and 11 points, respectively, for the Seahawks, but their team's inability to contain Rainwater and Mosquera ultimately proved costly.
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The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to pull away. Le Moyne's largest lead was 6 points, while Wagner's biggest advantage was 5 points. The intensity was palpable, with both teams leaving everything on the court. In the end, Rainwater's dominant performance and the Dolphins' collective effort paid off, as they emerged with a narrow 2-point victory.
This win, although not an upset, is still significant for Le Moyne's resume. As a Quadrant 4 game, the Dolphins needed to come out on top to avoid a potentially damaging loss. With the win, Le Moyne improves to 10-10 on the season, while Wagner falls to 6-12. The Dolphins' net ranking of 263 is still a work in progress, but victories like this one will help them build momentum as the season progresses.
For Wagner, the loss is a tough pill to swallow, especially given the Quadrant 4 designation. The Seahawks' net ranking of 324 makes every game a crucial one, and coming up short here won't help their tournament chances. As the season enters its final stretch, both teams want to build on this performance and make a push for a strong finish. For Le Moyne, the win is a step in the right direction, and they'll look to carry this momentum forward as they pursue a postseason berth.