MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (4-3, 0-2 NJAC) fell, 102-75, at No. 12 Montclair State (6-0, 2-0 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game Dec. 3.    

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• William Paterson trailed by 19 (72-53) with 12 minutes left to play before a jumper by sophomore Jianni Moran (Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair Lawn) sparked a 13-6 run to make it a 12-point contest.
• The Pioneers were outscored 24-9 the rest of the way and the Red Hawks secured the 102-75 home win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Junior Fred Orock Jr. (Williamstown, N.J./Williamstown) shot 8-of-9 (.889) from the floor for a season-high 16 points while adding three boards, two blocks and an assist.
• Sophomore Delanie Hyde scored 12 points on 6-of-8 (.750) shooting.
• Senior Ethan Paul (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) and sophomore Jack Gobel (Weehawken, N.J./Weehawken) contributed 10 points apiece.
• Senior Cam Reyes (Bronx, N.Y./Bull City Prep) logged eight points, six rebounds and three steals.
• Freshman Ty'Shawn Pearson (Westfield, N.J./Westfield) reeled in a team-best eight boards, adding four points and a pair of assists.

UP NEXT:

• William Paterson returns to the Sports and Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 6, for a 3:00 p.m. conference game against Stockton.  

 
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