William Paterson University Athletics

Support the William Paterson basketball programs as the Pioneers compete in the 2012 NCAA Tournaments!

All WP students are encouraged to "Wear Orange to the Game," and WP students with valid ID will be admitted for free to both the men's and women's games, courtesy of Student Development, Administration and Finance, Residence Life and Institutional Advancement.

Ticket prices are $6.00 general admission, $3.00 for students, senior citizens and children.  The doors to the facilities will open 60 minutes prior to tip-off on each day.

The Pioneer men (24-3, 11-2 NJAC) will host the first two rounds Friday-Saturday, March 2-3, at the Recreation Center.  William Paterson will face Becker (23-4, 16-0 NECC) in the first round Friday night at 7:30 p.m.  The other first-round game will pit Messiah (20-6, 12-2 Commonwealth) against Scranton (20-7, 11-3 Landmark) at 5:30 p.m.  The winners will advance to the second round March 3 at 7:00 p.m.  

The Pioneer women (25-2, 12-1 NJAC) will play Salve Regina (19-9, 13-5 CCC) in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament Friday, March 2, at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.  The winner will advance to the second round Saturday, March 3, in Wilkes-Barre, and will face the winner of the King's (22-5, 13-1 Freedom) vs. Oneonta State (19-8, 14-4 SUNYAC) first-round contest to be played March 2. 

Driving Directions / Campus Map for William Paterson
 
Area Restaurant Guide (PDF)

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket (PDF)

WP Men's Selection Release

WP Men's Game Notes (PDF)

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Schedule -- William Paterson University Rec Center
Friday, March 2 -- First Round
Scranton (21-7, 11-3 Landmark) 70, Messiah (20-7, 12-2 Commonwealth) 67 (ot) Box Score Game Story
Becker (24-4, 16-0 NECC)  69, No. 13 William Paterson (24-4, 11-2 NJAC) 53 Box Score Game Story
Saturday, March 3 -- Second Round
Scranton (21-7, 11-3 Landmark) vs. Becker (24-4, 16-0 NECC) ; 7:00 p.m. Live Stats Live Video   


Driving Directions for King's

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Bracket (PDF)

WP Women's Selection Release 

WP Women's Game Notes (PDF)

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Schedule -- King's Scandlon Gymnasium
Friday, March 2 -- First Round
No. 8/11 William Paterson (26-2, 12-1 NJAC) 79, vs. Salve Regina (19-10, 13-5 CCC) 44; Box Score Game Story
King's (23-5, 13-1 Freedom) 56, Oneonta State (19-9, 14-4 SUNYAC) 42 

Saturday, March 3 -- Second Round
No. 8/11 William Paterson (26-2, 12-1 NJAC) vs. King's (23-5, 13-1 Freedom); 5:30 p.m. Live Stats Live Audio