Wagner vs. Chicago State Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 2

The Wagner Seahawks (5-6, 0-0 NEC) will attempt to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Chicago State Cougars (2-11, 0-0 NEC) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Jones Convocation Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET 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

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Wagner vs. Chicago State Stat Insights

Points

  • The 76.9 points the Seahawks average are 6.7 fewer than the Cougars give up.
  • When Wagner scores more than 83.6, it has a record of 3-0.
  • When Chicago State concedes less than 76.9 points, it is 2-3.
  • The Cougars' 66.2 points per game are 9.9 fewer than the Seahawks allow.
  • When putting up over 76.1 points, Chicago State is 2-2.
  • Wagner's record is 3-1 when it allows fewer than 66.2 points.
  • The Seahawks have outscored opponents by just nine points this year (0.8 per game), but the Cougars have been outscored by 226 points (17.4 per game).

Shooting

  • The Seahawks are making 45.7% of their shots from the field, 2.3% lower than the Cougars concede to opponents (48.0%).
  • Wagner is 3-0 when shooting better than 48.0% from the field.
  • The Cougars shoot 39.4% from the field, 2.0% lower than the Seahawks allow.
  • This season Chicago State is 1-2 when the team shoots above 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.
  • Wagner is 4-1 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Chicago State is 1-9 when coming up short on the glass.
  • The Seahawks average 10.6 offensive boards, topping the Cougars by 2.1 per contest.
  • When the Seahawks grab more offensive rebounds, they are 4-1 overall. When collecting fewer, the Cougars are 1-7.
  • On the boards, Wagner is +4.5 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