The William Paterson men's basketball team (6-17, 1-15 NJAC) suffered a 78-59 defeat in a New Jersey Athletic Conference road game against Rutgers-Newark (12-11, 8-8 NJAC) on Feb. 7. Despite a strong effort by graduate student MJ Moncrieffe, who scored 19 points, the Pioneers ultimately couldn't maintain their lead, leading to a significant loss.

By the Numbers
  • MJ Moncrieffe: 19 points, 8-of-13 shooting (.615), 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 assist, 1 steal
  • Neftali Valentin: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
  • Shawn Summers Jr.: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, 1 block
State of Play
  • William Paterson's record: 6-17 overall, 1-15 in NJAC
  • Next game: at Rutgers-Camden on Feb. 10, at 3:00 p.m.
What's Next

William Paterson will face Rutgers-Camden on Feb. 10 in a conference road game, seeking to rebound from the recent loss and improve their standings in the NJAC.

Bottom Line

The William Paterson men's basketball team faced a tough defeat against Rutgers-Newark, highlighting the challenges they continue to navigate this season. With the next game around the corner, the team's resilience and ability to bounce back will be put to the test.