Union, N.J. (1/7/26) – William Paterson University improved to 12-1 overall and remained unbeaten in NJAC play with a 74-48 win over the Kean University women's basketball team on Wednesday evening.

In the first game of the 2026 year for the Cougars, Dacia Mack led all players with 21 points.

It was a close scoring first quarter as Kean went on top, 9-5, before the Pioneers finished the period on a 16-4 run to take a lead they would not relinquish.

William Paterson pushed out to a double-digit lead midway through the second stanza and held on to that advantage for the remainder of the contest.

Statistically, both teams shot similarly in field goals and three pointers, with Kean edging out the Pioneers in free throw percentage (91-74). WP held the advantage in rebounding and second chance points.

Kean returns to NJAC action on Saturday when they travel to Rutgers-Camden.