West Liberty, W.Va. - The West Liberty University women's basketball team defeated Ohio Dominican Wednesday night 91-85 to earn their first win of the season. 

Trailing 42-33 at the half,  the Hilltoppers outscored the Panthers 35-16 in the third quarter, they closed the third on a 15-1 run for a 68-57 lead. 

The Panthers made a strong run in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to two, 87-85 WLU (1-4) with 17.1 left. Junior Bailee Smith knocked down a pair free throws to push the lead back to four, 89-85.

Senior Karli Anker led the way with a team-high 29 points that included seven three-pointers. 

She also pulled down seven rebounds and had three steals. 

Three other Toppers were also in double-figures, Bailee Smith had 15 points,  Olivia Baker had 13 and Anna Lucarelli 12. 

Game Details: 

West Liberty 91 Ohio Dominican 85
ASRC
Attendance:  226
ODU: 2-2 
WLU: 1-4 

Up Next: 

The Hilltoppers will host Point Park in their first Mountain East Conference game Saturday at 2 p.m. at the ASRC.