William Paterson University Athletics

UNION, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (5-12, 3-7 NJAC) fell 95-70 to Kean (11-6, 8-2 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) road game Jan. 17.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• William Paterson held a three-point lead (15-12) with 2:21 left in the first quarter after back-to-back baskets by sophomore Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South).
• Kean closed out the frame with six unanswered points to grab a three-point edge (18-15) before outscoring the Pioneers, 32-13, in the second quarter to extend the advantage to double figures (50-28).
• The Cougars continued to build on their lead in the second half and went on to secure the 95-70 conference win.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) scored a team-high 20 points on 8-of-15 (.533) shooting with four rebounds and three steals.
• Freshman Mattison Chiera (Colonia, N.J./Colonia) logged a career-high 16 points and five assists with six rebounds.
• Sophomore Patricia Walsh (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) finished with 10 points and four boards.
• Wells had nine points, five rebounds and three assists.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson heads to Glassboro, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 20, for a 1:00 p.m. conference game at Rowan.  

 
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