The Ramapo College men's basketball team secured a 77-72 road victory over William Paterson University, marking their second consecutive win. With this triumph, the Roadrunners advance to 17-8 overall and 11-7 in the NJAC, while the Pioneers drop to 6-19 overall and 1-17 in the league. As a result of this outcome, Ramapo earns the #4 seed in the upcoming NJAC Men's Basketball Tournament and is set to host #5 The College of New Jersey in a first-round game on Saturday, Feb. 17th at 1:00 PM at the Bradley Center, with ticket prices at $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and senior citizens. Jordan Myers led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Anthony Corbo with 17 points and Shane Rooney with 16 points. Notably, Ramapo scored 52 points in the paint and 16 second chance points, achieving shooting percentages of 53% from the floor, 14% from the three-point line, and 69% from the free-throw line. The game saw three tie scores early in the first half before Ramapo secured a 39-27 lead at halftime. Although William Paterson University initiated a comeback, the Roadrunners ultimately sealed the win when Rooney executed a dunk off an assist from Corbo. The Pioneers' MJ Moncrieffe and Shawn Summers, Jr. led their team with 21 points and 20 points, respectively. William Paterson University achieved shooting percentages of 41% from the field, 15% from the three-point line, and 63% from the free throw line, scoring 32 points in the paint, 16 second chance points, and 13 points off Ramapo turnovers.

By the Numbers
  • Ramapo College overall record: 17-8
  • Ramapo College in the NJAC: 11-7
  • The College of New Jersey ticket prices: $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and senior citizens
  • Jordan Myers' performance: 26 points, 12 rebounds
  • Anthony Corbo's performance: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
  • Shane Rooney's performance: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
  • Ramapo's shooting percentages: 53% from the floor, 14% from the three-point line, 69% from the free-throw line
  • William Paterson University's shooting percentages: 41% from the field, 15% from the three-point line, 63% from the free throw line
State of Play
  • Ramapo College earns the #4 seed in the upcoming NJAC Men's Basketball Tournament
  • Ramapo College will host #5 The College of New Jersey in a first-round game on Saturday, Feb. 17th at 1:00 PM at the Bradley Center
  • Tickets for the tournament: $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and senior citizens
Bottom Line

The Ramapo College men's basketball team clinched a crucial 77-72 victory over William Paterson University, propelling them to the #4 seed in the upcoming NJAC Men's Basketball Tournament. With outstanding performances from key players like Jordan Myers, Anthony Corbo, and Shane Rooney, Ramapo's strong showing sets the stage for an intense first-round face-off against #5 The College of New Jersey, promising an exhilarating showdown for fans.