Jan 11, 2025
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (5-9, 1-6 NJAC) was edged 91-87 in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game at New Jersey City (10-4, 5-2 NJAC) Jan. 11.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- It was a back-and-forth battle for most of the afternoon, but the Pioneers trailed by nine (71-62) with 7:26 remaining in the game following an 18-8 run by the Gothic Knights.
- William Paterson began to chip into the deficit and a layup by senior David Martinez with 1:49 on the clock made it a two-point game (85-83).
- Despite two made baskets in the closing minute, William Paterson could not successfully mount the comeback and fell, 91-87.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Senior Neftali Valentin shot 9-of-18 (.500) from the field and 6-of-10 (.600) from deep for a game-high 24 points.
- It marked his third 20-point performance of the season.
- He added three rebounds, three assists and three steals to his stat line.
- Senior Andre Wells went 8-for-13 (.615) from the floor for 20 points to go with six rebounds, eight assists and two steals.
- It was Wells' fourth 20-point game this season.
- Martinez posted an 18-point performance.
- Freshman Delani Hyde had seven points, five boards and three blocks.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson will square off against Ramapo Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Mahwah, N.J.
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