WESTFIELD, MASS.- The William Paterson men's basketball team (2-1) fell on the road at Westfield State (4-0) 96-79, in the championship game of the Rick Martin/Hampton Inn Tournament on Nov. 13.

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• The Pioneers held a 43-31 lead at halftime, shooting 19 for 40 from the field.
• Westfield controlled much of the second half, taking control at 57-55 with just 12 minutes to play.
• A 12-1 run gave Westfield a 72-59 lead with 8:06 left.
• WP fought back, shrinking the deficit to 77-70 with 4:26 left, however Westfield held off the comeback.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Graduate student guard Domenic Mignone (Rutherford, N.J./Rutherford) scored a career-high 34 points, on 12 for 21 shooting, adding six rebounds.
• Graduate student Brian Monaghan (Florham Park, N.J./Morristown-Beard) added 15 points and four assists.

 
UP NEXT:

• The Pioneers host Brooklyn College on Wednesday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m.

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