Feb 10, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (10-14, 8-9 NJAC) captured its fifth consecutive victory after defeating Rutgers-Camden (1-23, 1-16 NJAC), 76-61, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) road game Feb. 10.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Pioneers grabbed a double-digit lead (20-9) after the first 10 minutes of action paced by a nine-point effort from sophomore Patricia Walsh.
- With 7:04 on the clock in the second quarter, a 3-pointer by freshman Mattison Chiera sparked a 20-9 William Paterson run that put the Pioneers ahead by 21 (43-22) heading into the half.
- The William Paterson lead grew to as large as 28 (56-28) with 3:56 remaining in the third quarter after senior Brianna Smith buried a shot from long range.
- Rutgers-Camden outscored the Pioneers, 23-16, in the final quarter, but William Paterson hung on for the 76-61 road victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Sophomore Renee Wells finished with a game-high 20 points.
- Smith logged a 13-point outing.
- Junior Jade Martinez had 11 points.
- Walsh recorded 10 points.
- Freshman Menna Hafiz scored six points and reeled in a game-high 10 rebounds.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson returns to the Sports and Recreation Center Wednesday, Feb. 14, for a 6:00 p.m. NJAC game against Ramapo.
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