Jan 25, 2025
WAYNE, N.J. – Despite a career afternoon from senior Neftali Valentin, the William Paterson men's basketball team (5-13, 1-10 NJAC) was unable to overcome a large deficit and ultimately fell, 78-66, to #RV Stockton (13-5, 8-3 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game Jan. 25 at the Sports and Recreation Center.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Pioneers trailed by 25 (34-9) with eight minutes left in the first half before Valentin scored 12 points over nearly five minutes of action as part of a 14-0 run to pull WP within 11 (34-23).
- The Ospreys maintained their double-digit advantage until a three from Valentin with 15:24 left to play made it a nine-point game (47-38).
- Stockton built its lead to 16 (62-46) with 6:46 on the clock before WP responded with a 10-3 run to pull back to within nine (65-56).
- That would be as close as the Pioneers would get as the Ospreys held on for the 78-66 road win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Valentin shot 14-of-24 (.583) from the field for a career-high 37 points to pair with eight boards.
- Senior David Martinez had 12 points, six boards, two assists, a pair of steals and a block.
- Senior Andre Wells finished with seven points, a team-high four assists, two rebounds and two steals.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson will square off against Montclair State Wednesday, Jan. 29, in a 7:30 p.m. road conference game.
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