WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (2-1) was victorious in its 2024-25 home opener, defeating Medgar Evers (0-2), 86-21, Nov. 13 at the Sports and Recreation Center.  
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• William Paterson took a commanding 23-4 lead through the first quarter of action.
• The Pioneers outscored the Cougars, 18-3, in the second frame and entered the halftime break up by 34 (41-7).
• William Paterson maintained control of the game and continued to build on its lead before securing the 86-21 home win.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) scored a game-high 14 points to go with six assists and five rebounds.
• Sophomore Mattison Chiera (Colonia, N.J./Colonia) recorded 12 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists.
• Junior Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) logged 11 in the scoring column to go with four assists and four steals.
• Freshman Kasey Slade (Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) went 4-for-7 (.571) from the floor for eight points.
• Sophomore Patty Walsh (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) had six points and a team-high seven boards.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will take on Alvernia Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:00 p.m. in Reading, Pa.  

 
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