WAYNE, N.J.- The William Paterson women's basketball team (9-6, 8-3 NJAC) took care of Rutgers-Newark (3-12, 1-10 NJAC) at home, by a score of 72-30, on Jan 22.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers' took a 21-7 lead with 1:28 left in the first quarter.
• WP lead 41-13 at the half. 
• The Pioneers' outscored the Scarlet Raiders 31-17 in the second half to secure the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Junior guard Yakira Rosa (Dumont, N.J./Dumont) led WP with 15 points, to go along with four assists.
• Freshman forward Mackenzie O'Brien (Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville) finished with a career-high 11 points and nine rebounds.
• Senior forward Justina Cabezas (Carlstadt, N.J./Becton Regional) added nine points and four steals.
• The Pioneers' forced 24 turnovers.

UP NEXT:

• The Pioneers' travel to face New Jersey City on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 6:00 p.m.

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