WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (1-2) was upended by No. 5 Rhode Island College (2-0), 70-48, Nov. 18 in the first round of Williams' Morin Memorial Tournament.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Anchorwomen came out hot, building a 14-0 advantage on their way to a 39-20 halftime lead.
• The Pioneers finished strong, out-scoring Rhode Island by a 14-9 count during the fourth quarter.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior guard Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) paced the Pioneers with 18 points.
• Freshman guard Laila Jones (Englewood, N.J./Fort Lee) posted nine points, four rebounds and three steals.
• Sophomore forward Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) chipped in seven tallies and four boards.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will play Maine Maritime in the Morin Memorial Tournament consolation game Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1:00 p.m.

 
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