The William Paterson men's basketball team (6-16, 1-14 NJAC) fell 89-84 to The College of New Jersey (16-6, 10-5 NJAC) despite a second-half surge, with junior Neftali Valentin leading the way with a career-high 28 points.

By the Numbers
  • Neftali Valentin: 28 points, 5 rebounds
  • Andre Wells: 23 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds
  • Shane Geene: 10 points, 3 rebounds
State of Play
  • William Paterson: 6-16, 1-14 NJAC
  • The College of New Jersey: 16-6, 10-5 NJAC
What's Next

William Paterson will face Rutgers-Newark on Feb. 7 in a conference road game.

Bottom Line

The William Paterson men's basketball team's loss to TCNJ, despite a strong effort in the second half, highlights their continued struggle in the NJAC and sets the stage for an important upcoming conference matchup against Rutgers-Newark.