Dec 18, 2025
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. – The William Paterson men's basketball team (6-6) was tripped up down the stretch by host Old Westbury (2-9), 70-66, Dec. 18.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Pioneers opened up an early 12-5 (16:08) lead before the Panthers rallied for a 15-4 run and a 20-16 advantage (8:23). The first half ended with a one-point WP edge, 31-30.
- Neither team could expand it beyond a two-possession game during the second half in a back-and-forth affair. Senior guard Christian Gilmore's three-pointer nudged the Pioneers ahead by one (59-58, 5:16), but Old Westbury responded by scoring the game's next six points, building a 66-61 edge with 1:15 left.
- A three-point play from sophomore guard Jack Gobel cut it to two (66-64, 0:36), and after an Old Westbury bucket, freshman guard Ty'Shawn Pearson converted two free throws to again pull WP to within two (68-66, 0:28). The Panthers had a two-for-two trip to the line 12 seconds later, and the Pioneers missed three field-goal attempts during the closing 10 seconds.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Senior forward Ethan Paul paced William Paterson with 18 points and 12 rebounds for his second consecutive double-double.
- Gobel contributed 13 tallies, five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
- Sophomore guard Jianni Moran posted 12 tallies, and freshman forward Demond Kinchen Jr. collected a season-best 10 points.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson will enjoy an extended break, returning to action Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Kean at 7:30 p.m.
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