Preview: New Haven Looks to Sweep Season Series at Wagner NEW YORK (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum for the conference tournament will meet Thursday when the New Haven Chargers visit the Wagner Seahawks in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball matchup at Spiro Sports Center. Both teams enter with similar overall records, as New Haven (13-16) holds a slight edge over Wagner (11-16). The Chargers won the first meeting this season, 80-74, at home on Jan. 17. New Haven arrives after a 73-67 home loss to Saint Francis (PA) on Tuesday, snapping a two-game win streak. The Chargers have been led by a surge from guard Jabri Fitzpatrick. Over his last eight games, Fitzpatrick is averaging 19.6 points, including a 32-point performance in a win at Fairleigh Dickinson on Feb. 21 and 29 points against Stonehill on Feb. 19. Wagner last played on Feb. 21, earning a 65-56 road victory at Saint Francis (PA). Forward Travis Gray powered that win with a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds. Gray has been a key contributor, posting double-doubles in two of his last five games. The matchup features contrasting recent trajectories. New Haven has won three of its last five, while Wagner has split its last four contests, including an overtime win at Mercyhurst on Feb. 19. With the NEC tournament approaching, the game carries weight for seeding. A win would give New Haven a valuable season sweep and move them closer to a .500 conference record. Wagner aims to defend its home court and level the season series, using the energy from its most recent road victory. The Chargers’ next game is at home against Le Moyne on Saturday. The Seahawks will host Chicago State on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Thursday at Spiro Sports Center.