William Paterson University Athletics

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (5-8, 1-5 NJAC) fell 91-59 to Kean (6-7, 4-2 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game Jan. 8 at the Sports and Recreation Center.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Kean built a 19-point advantage (32-13) with 6:52 on the clock in the first half before going into the break leading by 15 (41-26).
• Freshman Jianni Moran (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn) buried a jumper at the 18:50 mark of the second half, sparking a 9-2 WP run that pulled the Pioneers within nine (45-36).
• However, Kean pushed its lead back to double figures and outscored the Pioneers, 46-23, the rest of the way to earn the 91-59 conference road win.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior David Martinez (Maywood, N.J./Hackensack) scored a game-high 21 points to go with three rebounds and three steals.
• Senior Andre Wells (Matawan, N.J./Matawan) shot 5-for-10 (.500) from the field for 11 points while adding a team-high nine boards and six assists.
• Senior Neftali Valentin (Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack) logged 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
• Freshman Delani Hyde (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) had five points, five rebounds, three blocks and an assist.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will take on New Jersey City Saturday, Jan. 11, in a 3:00 p.m. NJAC road game.  

 
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