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The Wagner Seahawks (5-6, 0-0 NEC) aim to continue a four-game winning streak when they visit the Chicago State Cougars (2-11, 0-0 NEC) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Jones Convocation Center. The game airs on NEC Front Row.
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How to Watch Wagner vs. Chicago State
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NEC Front Row
Wagner 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.7 | 174 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.4 | 83 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.9 | 43 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.4 | 250 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 353 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.5 | 214 |
Chicago State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 39.4 | 353 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.0 | 335 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 28.1 | 345 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.5 | 301 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 216 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 145 |
Wagner vs. Chicago State Stat Insights
Points
- The Seahawks score 6.7 fewer points than the Cougars allow (83.6).
- Wagner is 3-0 when putting more than 83.6 points on the board.
- When Chicago State allows less than 76.9 points, it is 2-3.
- The Cougars post 9.9 fewer points per game (66.2) than the Seahawks give up (76.1).
- Chicago State is 2-2 when posting more than 76.1 points.
- Wagner is 3-1 when it gives up fewer than 66.2 points.
- The Seahawks have outscored opponents by only nine points this season (0.8 per game), but the Cougars have been outscored by 226 points (17.4 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Seahawks are shooting 45.7% from the field, 2.3% lower than the Cougars give up.
- In games when Wagner shoots better than 48.0% from the field, it is 3-0 overall.
- The Cougars make 39.4% of their shots from the field, 2.0% lower than the Seahawks' defensive field-goal percentage.
- This season Chicago State is 1-2 when the team shoots higher than 41.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Seahawks average 36.9 rebounds, better than the Cougars by 8.8 boards per game.
- When Wagner has the rebounding advantage, it is 1-5. When recording fewer boards, Chicago State is 1-9.
- The Seahawks average 10.6 offensive boards, which is 2.1 more than the Cougars.
- The Seahawks are 4-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Cougars are 1-7 when they fall short there.
- Wagner is +4.5 in terms of rebounds per game, but Chicago State is -5.4.
Wagner Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2026 | Stonehill | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Saint Francis (PA) | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Mercyhurst | Home |
Chicago State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2026 | LIU | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Fairleigh Dickinson | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Stonehill | Away |