Feb 10, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (6-17, 1-15 NJAC) fell 75-63 to Rutgers-Camden (13-11, 8-9 NJAC) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) road game Feb. 10.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Rutgers-Camden shot 57 percent (16-of-28) from the floor as a team in the first half and carried a 14-point lead (37-23) into the break.
- The Scarlet Raptors' advantage continued to grow in the second half and a 12-4 run that began at the 18:08 mark extended the lead to 22 (54-32).
- With 9:49 remaining in the game, the Pioneers went on a 17-3 run that spanned 6:50 on game action to pull within 10 (65-55). However, the Scarlet Raptors were able to maintain their double-digit lead the rest of the way and secure the home conference win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Senior Shawn Summers Jr. finished with a game-high 18 points to go with six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
- Graduate student MJ Moncrieffe had 15 points, nine rebounds and two steals.
- Junior Andre Wells recorded an eight-point outing with three rebounds and two assists.
- Junior Neftali Valentin tallied eight points and six boards with an assist and a steal.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson returns to the Sports and Recreation Center Wednesday, Feb. 14, for a NJAC game against Ramapo.
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