Dec 30, 2024
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (7-4, 4-1 NJAC) won the consolation round of the Steel Club Classic hosted by Moravian University after earning an 84-59 bounce-back win against Saint Elizabeth (7-5, 3-0 United East) Dec. 30.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Pioneers owned a slim three-point advantage (18-15) following the first quarter but broke the game open in the second frame after four consecutive 3-pointers by WP sparked a 26-11 run that extended the lead to 20 (50-30) entering the half.
- WP maintained its large lead and closed out the third quarter on a 12-2 run to push the advantage to 26 (70-44).
- The Pioneers' lead grew to as large as 32 (76-44) after scoring six unanswered points to open the fourth frame before going on to secure the 84-59 win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Junior Renee Wells recorded her second 20-point performance of the season after shooting 8-of-13 (.615) from the field and 4-of-5 (.800) from deep to tie her career-best scoring mark of 22 points.
- The Leonardo, N.J., native was named to the Steel Club Classic All-Tournament Team.
- Senior Jade Martinez went 5-of-7 (.714) from the floor for a season-best 16 points.
- Junior Patty Walsh logged 10 points.
- Senior Victoria Palladino filled the stat sheet, totaling eight points and a season-high five assists while adding four rebounds and four steals.
- Sophomore Jada Jacobs reeled in a team-best seven boards.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson returns to the Sports and Recreation Center Saturday, Jan. 4, for a 1:00 p.m. non-conference game against Western Connecticut State.
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