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Women's Basketball honored seniors Brianna Brooks and Sierra Strong prior to today's home game.

Women's Basketball Registers 58-48 Senior Day Win

2/12/2022 5:26:00 PM

Box Score WAYNE, N.J.- The William Paterson women's basketball team (12-9, 11-6 NJAC) secured a 58-48 Senior Day win against The College of New Jersey (10-12, 7-10  NJAC), at home Feb. 12.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • WP outscored the Lions 17-9 left in the first quarter.
  • A jumper from junior guard Yakira Rosa (Dumont, N.J./Dumont) with nine seconds left in the half gave the Pioneers a 30-16 lead.
  • The Lions started the third quarter on a 6-0 run, cutting the WP lead to six at the 5:51 mark.
  • Junior forward Qiana Vigo (Ewing, N.J./The Hill School) nailed a three-pointer at the 3:49 mark of the fourth gave the Pioneers a 50-39 lead.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
  • Junior forward Justina Cabezas (Carlstadt, N.J./Becton Regional) finished with 21 points and four rebounds on 8-for-13 (.615) shooting.
  • Senior forward Brianna Brooks (Saddle Brook, N.J./Saddle Brook) added 11 points and five rebounds.
UP NEXT:
  • The Pioneers' travel to face Kean on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the regular-season finale.
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