CHICAGO (AP) Nick Jones and Travis Gray both had 17 points to guide Wagner Seahawks to a 79-72 victory over Chicago State Cougars on Friday night in a Northeast Conference opener.

Jones also had five rebounds and five assists for the Seahawks (6-6, 1-0 Northeast Conference). Gray shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range. Zavier Fitch added 10 points and seven rebounds.

CJ Ray finished with 13 points for the Cougars (2-12, 0-1). Marcus Tankersley added 12 points and six rebounds. Stephen Byard finished with 10 points, six rebounds and three blocks.

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