Nov 18, 2023
WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (1-2) was upended by No. 5 Rhode Island College (2-0), 70-48, Nov. 18 in the first round of Williams' Morin Memorial Tournament.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Anchorwomen came out hot, building a 14-0 advantage on their way to a 39-20 halftime lead.
- The Pioneers finished strong, out-scoring Rhode Island by a 14-9 count during the fourth quarter.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Senior guard Brianna Smith paced the Pioneers with 18 points.
- Freshman guard Laila Jones posted nine points, four rebounds and three steals.
- Sophomore forward Renee Wells chipped in seven tallies and four boards.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson will play Maine Maritime in the Morin Memorial Tournament consolation game Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1:00 p.m.
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