WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (2-3, 1-0 NJAC) outscored Kean (2-4, 0-1 NJAC) 41-26 in the second half to earn a 59-51 come-from-behind win in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opener Nov. 21 at the Sports and Recreation Center.  
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers trailed, 25-18, entering the third quarter before Kean pushed the advantage to 14 (32-18) following a 7-0 run to open the new frame.
• With 6:57 remaining in the third quarter, the Pioneers erupted for a 17-2 run to even the score at 36-36. Senior Brianna Smith buried three 3-pointers during that stretch while sophomore Patricia Walsh added six points.
• The two sides began to trade baskets and were tied at 51-51 with 1:55 left to play before freshman Mattison Chiera connected on a three-point shot to put the Pioneers ahead, 54-51.
• Smith knocked down a jumper inside the paint with 25 seconds on the clock and was fouled on the play. After converting on the three-point play, William Paterson iced the game and recorded the 59-51 conference victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Smith led all scorers with a game-high 17 points to go with five rebounds and three assists.
• Walsh logged 16 in the scoring column to pair with six rebounds.
• Sophomore Renee Wells recorded nine points and seven boards.
• Chiera chipped in with six points and five rebounds.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson heads to Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 29, for a 5:30 p.m. NJAC game against New Jersey City.