Box Score
WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (14-3, 6-0 NJAC) maintained its unbeaten status in the New Jersey Athletic Conference as the Pioneers defeated The College of New Jersey (5-12, 1-5 NJAC), 74-60, Jan. 26 at the Rec Center.
The Pioneers took a quick 6-0 lead in the first two minutes of play courtesy of senior Joey Spiegel's (Teaneck, N.J./Teaneck) two solid shots from beyond the arc. The hot shooting continued as the Pioneers shot 50.0 (14-28) percent from the floor, 50.0 (5-10) percent from three-point range and were 4-for-4 from the free-throw line in the first half, leading 37-21 at the break.
The Lions fought back throughout the contest, and were able to come within eight points after Mark Aziz sunk a three-point shot to bring the score to 62-54 with 1:18 remaining in play. But the Pioneers would not relent, holding TCNJ to 21-for-53 (.396) shooting overall and 9-for-22 (.409) from beyond the arc for the game.
Spiegel led the Pioneers with 24 points, and was 7-for-11 (.636) from the floor, 3-for-6 (.500) from three-point range and 7-for-9 (.777) from the line. Spiegel's solid shooting brings him only 49 points shy of becoming the 26th Pioneer to score 1,000 career points.
Sophomore Bobby Dunn (Garwood, N.J./Johnson Regional) added 10 points, tying his career record set earlier this season against City Tech. Dunn's five rebounds mark a new career best, one better than his previous high. Senior Jason Cameron (Cliffside Park, N.J./Cliffside Park) added a new season record of three steals while adding seven tallies to the 74-60 victory over the Lions.
With the win, the Pioneers remain unbeaten in NJAC play and will return to action Wednesday, Jan. 30, hosting Rutgers-Newark at 8:00 p.m.
