WAGNER SEAHAWKS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located on Staten Island's 105-acre campus, Wagner College has fielded Division I basketball since the institution's 1883 founding, with 1,932 undergraduate students providing the fan base for Coach Donald Copeland's program competing in the Northeast Conference. The Seahawks' 9-16 overall record through the season reflects significant home-court advantage, with a 6-5 home mark at the 3,500-capacity Spiro Sports Center contrasting sharply against a 3-11 road record and 3-7 conference standing. Wagner's 71.6 points per game trails the 73.6 opponents are scoring against them, highlighting offensive inconsistency across the squad's 13-player roster.
Copeland's squad has demonstrated modest success protecting home territory while struggling in conference play and away contests. The three-point differential in scoring efficiency—being outscored by opponents by exactly 2.0 PPG—underscores that games remain competitive despite the losing record, with Wagner's home performances suggesting the Spiro Sports Center provides meaningful tactical advantage. With only 9 wins compiled across all matchups, the program faces the challenge of generating consistent offensive production and translating Spiro's home-court edge into improved conference results as the season concludes.
KEY FACTS
| School | Wagner College |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Northeast Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Staten Island, New York |
| Venue | Spiro Sports Center |
| Head Coach | Donald Copeland |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bryan Akanmu | F |
| 15 | Makhai Anderson | G |
| 4 | John Awoke | G |
| 9 | Jaden Baker | G |
| 22 | Binael Basil | F |
| 3 | Elijah Brown | G |
| 5 | Michael Cooper | G |
| 12 | Huascar Cuevas | G |
| 1 | Zavier Fitch | F |
| 2 | Travis Gray | G |
| 0 | Nick Jones | G |
| 7 | Eddie Placer | G |
| 24 | Sam Smith | F |
SEASON RECORD
14-17
Overall
8-5
Home
6-12
Away
7-8
Conference
71.3 PPG / 71.7 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | VCU Rams | L 74-103 |
| Nov 8 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 61-68 |
| Nov 12 | Fordham Rams | L 61-63 |
| Nov 16 | UMBC Retrievers | L 70-71 |
| Nov 22 | Georgetown Hoyas | L 75-92 |
| Nov 26 | Manhattan Jaspers | W 103-101 |
| Dec 3 | Maryland Terrapins | L 63-89 |
| Dec 6 | Bryant & Stratton-Albany Bobcats | W 92-36 |
| Dec 12 | Bloomfield Deacons | W 95-93 |
| Dec 18 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 78-64 |
| Dec 22 | Manor College Blue Jays | W 74-57 |
| Jan 3 | Chicago State Cougars | W 79-72 |
| Jan 4 | Stonehill Skyhawks | L 60-69 |
| Jan 9 | Saint Francis Red Flash | L 69-71 |
| Jan 10 | Mercyhurst Lakers | L 69-70 |
| Jan 17 | New Haven Chargers | L 74-80 |
| Jan 19 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | L 61-68 |
| Jan 24 | Le Moyne Dolphins | L 67-69 |
| Jan 27 | Long Island University Sharks | -- |
| Jan 30 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | L 55-62 |
| Jan 31 | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | W 75-72 |
| Feb 6 | Le Moyne Dolphins | W 79-78 |
| Feb 7 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | L 67-84 |
| Feb 13 | Long Island University Sharks | L 57-67 |
| Feb 14 | Stonehill Skyhawks | W 68-57 |
| Feb 17 | Long Island University Sharks | L 65-83 |
| Feb 20 | Mercyhurst Lakers | W 83-80 |
| Feb 21 | Saint Francis Red Flash | W 65-56 |
| Feb 27 | New Haven Chargers | W 65-62 |
| Feb 28 | Chicago State Cougars | W 80-61 |
| Mar 5 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | W 70-60 |
| Mar 7 | Long Island University Sharks | L 56-64 |
ANALYTICS
-0.4
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
43.0%
SOS
#290
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2573
95.2
Adj O
104.4
Adj D
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New York Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Wagner Men's Basketball compete in?
- Wagner Seahawks Men's Basketball competes in the Northeast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Wagner play men's basketball home games?
- Wagner Men's Basketball plays home games at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY.
- Who is the head coach of Wagner Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Wagner Seahawks Men's Basketball is Donald Copeland.
- When was Wagner Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Wagner Men's Basketball is not currently available.