YORK, Pa. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (1-0) picked up an 84-44 victory against Waynesburg (0-1) to open the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic hosted by York (Pa.) Nov. 14.   

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• It was all WP from the start as the Pioneers shot 11-of-18 (.611) from the field and 4-of-6 (.667) from deep to build a 20-point lead (29-9) at the end of the first quarter.
• WP extended its advantage in the second quarter, using an 18-1 run over a span of 7:33 before going into the half leading by 31 (47-16).
• After outscoring Waynesburg, 19-6, in the third frame, the Pioneers led by 44 (66-22).
• WP closed things out in the fourth quarter to earn the 84-44 victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) poured in a game-high 20 points on 8-of-15 (.533) shooting with three boards, two assists and a steal.
• Sophomore Kaelyn Gowdy (Fultondale, Ala./Minor) went 5-of-8 (.625) from the floor, finishing with a career-high 15 points to pair with three steals.
• Junior Mattison Chiera (Colonia, N.J./Colonia) had an 11-point outing with four boards and four assists.
• Senior Patty Walsh (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) and junior Jada Jacobs (Mount Laurel, N.J./Medford Tech) logged eight points and seven rebounds apiece.
• Jacobs added four assists to her stat line.

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will take on York (Pa.) in the Coaches vs. Cancer championship Saturday, Nov. 15, at 3:00 p.m.

 
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