The William Paterson University women's basketball team defeated Rutgers University-Camden 76-61 in a New Jersey Athletic Conference game, with Rutgers-Camden recognizing guard Rahzirah Blocker for reaching the 1,000 point milestone and honoring guard Jania Pitts in a Senior Day celebration.

By the Numbers
  • William Paterson: 10-14 overall, 8-9 conference, leading the all-time series against Rutgers-Camden 59-15
  • Sophomore forward Renee Wells led the Pioneers with 20 points, senior guard Brianna Smith netted 13, junior guard Jade Martinez scored 11, and sophomore forward/center Patricia Walsh added 10
  • Paterson held a 36-35 edge off the boards and shot 28-for-63 (44.4 percent) from the floor and 14-for-17 (82.4 percent) from the foul line, while Rutgers-Camden shot 23-for-56 (41.1 percent) from the floor and 9-for-15 (60.0 percent) from the line
State of Play
  • Rutgers-Camden is on a four-game losing streak, dropping to 1-23 overall and 1-16 in the conference
  • William Paterson has improved to 10-14 overall and 8-9 in the conference with their fifth straight win
Bottom Line

Rutgers-Camden women's basketball team honored guard Jania Pitts in a Senior Day celebration but suffered a loss to William Paterson University, with William Paterson leading the all-time series and improving their overall and conference record.