MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (5-14, 1-11 NJAC) was defeated, 123-92, by Montclair State (13-5, 8-3 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) road game Jan. 29.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Senior Andre Wells (Matawan, N.J./Matawan) scored from inside with 5:32 on the clock in the first half to spark a 9-0 run that brought the Pioneers to within five (40-35).
• Montclair State responded with an 18-2 to close out the half and go into the break leading by 21 (58-37).
• The Red Hawks maintained their double-digit lead the rest of the way to claim the 123-92 win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Wells scored a team-high 22 points while adding six rebounds, seven assists and three steals.
• Senior David Martinez (Maywood, N.J./Hackensack) shot 6-of-12 (.500) from the field for 14 points to go with five boards.
• Senior Neftali Valentin (Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack) logged 13 points, six rebounds and six assists.
• Freshman Delani Hyde (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) finished with 13 points after shooting 6-for-9 (.667) from the floor.
• Freshman Jianni Moran (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn) had 11 points.
• Senior Tim Gjonballa (Brooklyn, N.Y./Jackson Liberty) went 4-for-4 (1.000) from the floor for 10 points.
• The Pioneers shot 50 percent (32-of-64) from the field as a team.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will welcome Rowan to the Sports and Recreation Center Saturday, Feb. 1, for a 3:00 p.m. conference game.   

 
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