WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (2-3, 0-1 NJAC) was edged 50-48 in its New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opener by The College of New Jersey (3-2, 1-0 NJAC) Nov. 26 at the Sports and Recreation Center.  
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Pioneers owned a nine-point advantage (43-34) with 15 seconds remaining in the third quarter before a TCNJ basket with three seconds on the clock made it a seven-point game.
• A 10-2 Lions' run to open the fourth quarter gave TCNJ the 46-45 edge with 3:59 left to play.
• The two sides were even at 48-48 with 1:49 on the clock following a pair of foul shots by sophomore Jada Jacobs (Mount Laurel, N.J./Medford Tech). However, the Lions scored just before time expired to earn the 50-48 victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Junior Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) scored a team-high 19 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists.
• Senior Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) shot 5-of-7 (.714) from the floor for 12 points to pair with three assists.
• Sophomore Mattison Chiera (Colonia, N.J./Colonia) had seven points and four boards.
• Junior Patty Walsh (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) finished with a team-best nine rebounds and four blocks.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will host Montclair State Wednesday, Dec. 4, for a 5:30 p.m. conference game.

 
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