Nov 22, 2022
UNION, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (3-2, 0-1 NJAC) fell 52-47 in overtime to Kean (3-2, 1-0 NJAC) in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opener on Nov. 22.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- It was a tightly-contested conference battle as neither team was able to gain much separation. The Pioneers held a two-point lead (40-38) with 1:14 remaining in the game, but a pair of free throws by the Cougars on their ensuing possession evened the score and forced an overtime period.
- Kean jumped out to a four-point advantage (44-40) after scoring on back-to-back shots in overtime and held the lead for the remainder of play to grab the win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Freshman Renee Wells led all Pioneers with 12 points for her third consecutive double-digit scoring performance.
- Senior Justina Cabezas posted her second double-double of the season after logging 10 points and 11 rebounds.
- Senior Yakira Rosa scored 10 points and reeled in six boards.
- Junior Brianna Smith corralled a season-high 11 rebounds, tying her career-best mark, to go along with nine points.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson returns to the Sports and Recreation Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30, to welcome New Jersey City for a 6:00 p.m. NJAC tilt.