WAYNE, N.J. – Behind a career offensive performance from junior
Patty Walsh (Middletown, N.J./Middletown North), the William Paterson women's basketball team (15-7, 11-4 NJAC) captured a 69-61 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) win against New Jersey City (9-13, 8-7 NJAC) Feb. 8 at the Sports and Recreation Center.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- William Paterson had an efficient start to the game and built a double-digit lead (29-18) through the first 10 minutes of action after shooting 10-of-14 (.714) from the field and 3-for-3 (1.000) from deep.
- New Jersey City pulled to within eight (55-47) after outscoring the Pioneers, 14-9, over the final 5:50 of the third quarter.
- The Pioneers maintained their advantage in the fourth quarter and secured the 69-61 home win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Walsh recorded a career-high 26 points on 11-of-15 (.733) shooting to pair with eight boards.
- Junior Renee Wells (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South) went 4-for-8 (.500) from the field for 11 points while adding a game-high nine rebounds.
- Graduate student Brianna Smith (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley) had 11 points.
- Freshman Leilani Pinder (Kendall Park, N.J./South Brunswick) logged seven points and six rebounds.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson will head to Union, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 12, for a 5:30 p.m. conference game at Kean.
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