WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson women's basketball team (13-7, 9-4 NJAC) was defeated, 92-64, by Rowan (13-7, 9-4 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game Feb. 1 at the Sports and Recreation Center.  

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• With four minutes remaining in the second quarter, a 3-pointer by senior Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) sparked a 9-0 run to give WP a 33-31 edge.
• The two sides were even at 41-41 with 8:50 on the clock in the third frame before the Profs went on a 29-5 run to cap the quarter and go ahead by 24 (70-46).
• Rowan maintained its double-digit lead and secured the 92-64 road win.   

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Junior Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) led the Pioneers with 16 points while adding two boards, a steal and a team-best four assists.
• Senior Victoria Palladino (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North) had 11 points, a team-high eight rebounds, three steals and two assists.
• Smith finished with 11 points.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson will take on Rutgers-Newark Wednesday, Feb. 5, in a 6:00 p.m. road conference game.   

 
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