WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (9-14, 5-11 NJAC) could not overcome its worst shooting performance of the season as the Pioneers fell at home to Rowan (12-11, 8-8 NJAC), 101-61, Feb. 12.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After WP opened a 5-0 lead just minutes into the game, Rowan used a 17-2 run to build a 10-point lead, 17-7, with 12:08 left on the clock in the opening half. Twice the Pioneers would cut the deficit to five, but the Profs continued to knock down big shots and led 46-30 at the break.
• The second stanza was dominated by the visitors as Rowan outscored WP 55-31 in the frame and cruised to the win, 101-61.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Freshman guard Jadon Cepeda (West New York, N.J./Memorial) made the most of his first collegiate start, registering a season-best 11 points.
• Senior guard Anthony Uribe (Hackensack, N.J./Bergen Catholic) poured in a team-high 18 tallies, while classmate Henry Voorhees (South Orange, N.J./Columbia) led all players with 11 rebounds.
• The Pioneers struggled from the field all evening, hitting just 20-of-77 attempts (.260) including just 2-for-23 (.087) from three-point range.

UP NEXT:

• WP concludes its conference road slate at Ramapo Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3:00 p.m.

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