William Paterson University Athletics

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (11-14, 9-9 NJAC) wrapped up the 2023-24 regular season with a 69-50 home win over Ramapo (15-10, 11-7 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game Feb. 14.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• With 5:45 remaining in the first quarter, a jumper by sophomore Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) sparked a 12-3 William Paterson run that spanned the remainder of the frame to put the Pioneers ahead by double figures (20-10).
• The Pioneers added to their lead after opening the second quarter on a 7-3 run before going into the half up by 15 (37-22).
• William Paterson held an 18-point advantage (54-36) heading into the final quarter and pushed the advantage to 24 (64-40) following a 10-4 run that spanned nearly three minutes of action. The Pioneers' lead proved to be insurmountable as William Paterson secured the 69-50 home victory.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Wells went 4-for-8 (.500) from the field with four rebounds.
• Senior Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) logged a 14-point outing with four rebounds, three steals and two assists.
• Freshman Mattison Chiera (Colonia, N.J./Colonia) recorded 10 points, four assists, three steals and two rebounds.
• Junior Jade Martinez (Ridgefield Park, N.J./Ridgefield Park) and sophomore Patricia Walsh (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) finished with seven points apiece.
• Freshman Menna Hafiz (Bayonne, N.J./Bayonne) reeled in a game-high eight boards to pair with six points.
• The Pioneers capped their 2023-24 campaign with six consecutive wins.

 
 
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