WAYNE, N.J.- The William Paterson men's basketball team (10-7, 7-5 NJAC) used a big second half to down New Jersey City (9-10, 6-6 NJAC) 90-82 on the road on Jan. 26.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• New Jersey City held a 30-21 lead at the 8:36 mark of the first half.
• A three from graduate student guard Domenic Mignone (Rutherford, N.J./Rutherford) cut the deficit, as NJCU led 38-34 with 5:07 left to play in the first half. 
• The Gothic Knights led 46-39 at halftime.
• The Pioneer offense erupted to begin the second half, as WP went on a 22-2 run, and took a 64-50 lead at the 13:09 mark of the second half.
• The WP lead grew to as large as 22 points, leading 78-56 with 8:56 left to play.
• NJCU mounted a comeback, cutting the Pioneer lead to just eight, at 85-77 with 1:28 remaining.
• WP held strong late to secure the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Mignone finished with 29 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists.
• Senior guard Nick Rodriguez (Redding, Calif./Shasta) scored a career-high 21 points and grabbing four boards.
• Graduate student guard Brian Monaghan (Florham Park, N.J./Morristown-Beard) and junior forward Michael Gilmore (Teaneck, N.J./Pine Forge Academy) each added 11 points.

UP NEXT:

• The Pioneers' hit the road to face Rowan on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 1:00 p.m.

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