WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (3-3, 0-1 NJAC) dropped its New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opener to The College of New Jersey (6-0, 1-0 NJAC) Nov. 26 at the Sports and Recreation Center.  
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• A layup by senior Andre Wells (Matawan, N.J./Matawan) before the first half came to a close pulled the Pioneers within nine (38-29) heading into the break.
• However, the Lions opened the second half on a 40-10 run that spanned 11:38 to take a commanding 41-point lead (78-39) before going on to secure the conference win.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Wells was 4-of-6 (.667) from the floor for a team-high 11 points.
• Freshman Jack Gobel (Weehawken, N.J./Weehawken) logged a 10-point outing on 4-of-5 (.800) shooting.
• Freshman Delani Hyde (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) corralled a team-best seven boards.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will host Montclair State Wednesday, Dec. 4, for a 7:30 PM conference game.

 
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