William Paterson University Athletics

GLASSBORO, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (5-13, 3-8 NJAC) fell 87-56 at Rowan (9-9, 6-5 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game Jan. 20.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers led 12-7 with 3:34 on the clock in the first quarter after a 10-2 run spanned just over four minutes. William Paterson carried a two-point edge (16-14) into the second quarter before Rowan went on an 8-3 run to grab the advantage (22-19).
• Both sides traded baskets until the Profs capped the first half on an 8-1 run to extend their lead to five (30-25) heading into the halftime break.
• The Pioneers pulled to within three (35-32) with 7:07 remaining in the third quarter, but the Profs built an insurmountable lead after outscoring William Paterson, 25-9, over the final 6:49 of the frame to make it a 19-point game (60-41).
• Rowan closed things out in the fourth quarter and secured the 87-56 home conference victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) finished with a game-high 19 points to go with a team-high seven rebounds and four steals.
• Freshman Mattison Chiera (Colonia, N.J./Colonia) had 13 points and six boards.
• Junior Jade Martinez (Ridgefield Park, N.J./Ridgefield Park) tallied 10 points, three assists and two steals.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson returns to the Sports and Recreation Center Wednesday, Jan. 24, for a 6:00 p.m. conference game against New Jersey City.   

 
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