William Paterson University Athletics

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's soccer team (8-7-3, 2-6 NJAC) celebrated Senior Night with a 2-1 home victory against The College of New Jersey (2-11-5, 2-4-2 NJAC) Oct. 26.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Following a scoreless first half, senior Diego Navas (Piscataway, N.J./Piscataway) got the Pioneers on the scoreboard in the 49th minute, connecting on a pass from freshman Davide Zamuner (Piverone, Italy/Liceo Scientifico Statale A. Gramsci).
• WP doubled its advantage during the 64th minute when senior Gianfranco Banca's (Queens, N.Y./Archbishop Molloy) pass sprung Navas up the right touchline, and his ball played to the middle of the box allowed junior Dylan Nahas (Paramus, N.J./Paramus) to find the back of the net for a 2-0 lead.
• The Lions scored off a corner kick at the 78:26 mark for a 2-1 final margin.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Junior Luka Misko collected three saves for the Pioneers.
• Prior to the match, William Paterson honored its three seniors: James Alain (Haledon, N.J./Passaic County Technical Institute), Banca and Navas.
• With his goal and assist, Navas increased his season point total to 29 (11 g, 7 a). He now stands tied for eighth in points and tied for 10th in assists on the WP single-season charts. For his career, Navas owns 36 goals (tied-fourth at WP), 12 assists (10th) and 84 points (fifth).
• Nahas notched his fifth goal of the year. Banca and Zamuner each increased their assist total to three this fall.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson finishes the regular season Wednesday, Oct. 30, at New Jersey City at 3:00 p.m.

 
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