Institute, W.Va. - The West Liberty University women's basketball team picked up a hard fought 80-78 road win Saturday at West Virginia State. 

Karli Anker had a double-double , with a  game-high 23 points including six-three's and 11 rebounds to help pace the Toppers attack. 

Bailee Smith added 19 points, with five-three pointers. Smith hit a half court buzzer beater to give WLU a 36-34 lead at the half. Jenna Riccardo had 14 points and seven rebounds. 

Trailing 78-77 with nine seconds remaining when Halley Smith put the Toppers up 79-78 with a layup. 

With the win West Liberty improves to 5-6 overall and 3-2 in the Mountain East Conference. They visit Tiffin Dec.20. 

Game Details:

West Liberty 80 W.Va. State 78

Walker Convocation Center 

Attendance:132

WLU:5-6,3-2

WVSU: 5-4, 2-4