Box Score

WILLOWBROOK, N.Y. – A 41-18 halftime lead led to an 81-58 victory for the William Paterson women's basketball team (9-2) at The College of Staten Island (3-6) Dec. 14.

The Pioneers jumped out to a 30-7 advantage and led 41-18 edge at the break as William Paterson held the Dolphins to 7-of-25 (.280) shooting in the first half, including a 20.0 (3-15) percent effort from beyond the arc. In 40 minutes, the Pioneer defense also caused 30 CSI turnovers, turning them into 34 points.

Junior Michelle Pellichero (Milltown, N.J./Bishop Ahr) scored 13 of her game-high 21 points in the first half, and added six assists and three steals. Sophomore Luz Cortorreal (North Bergen, N.J./North Bergen) made five of 10 field goals in 16 minutes, scoring 12 of the Pioneers' 28 bench points, and senior Luci Custis (Roselle, N.J./Abraham Clark) added 12 tallies for William Paterson.

The Pioneers take a break for the holidays, returning to action Wednesday, Jan. 3, at home against Salisbury at 6:00 p.m.