West Liberty, W.Va. – The No.10 West Liberty University men's basketball team is gearing up to take on Concord University on Wednesday night in a Mountain East Conference (MEC) matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the ASRC.
The Hilltoppers (12-2, 6-1 MEC) are coming off a statement win, defeating then-No. 9 Fairmont State 103-87 on Saturday. Kyler D'Augustino led the way with 24 points, while JJ Harper (19 points), Daniel Autrey (12 points), and Kameron Tinsley (11 points) also had strong performances.
Series History
This marks the 86th all-time meeting between the two programs, with West Liberty holding a 53-32 series advantage. The Hilltoppers have dominated the matchup in recent years, winning nine straight games and 29 of the last 33.
Coach Howlett Nearing Milestone
Head Coach Ben Howlett enters the game with 199 career wins and an impressive 199-34 career record (.854). A victory tonight would make him the fastest coach in program history to reach the 200-win milestone.
Top Performers for WLU
Team Stats
West Liberty leads the MEC in several categories, including:
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Scoring: 94.3 points per game (1st in MEC).
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Assists: 22.1 per game (1st in MEC).
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Forced Turnovers: 19.0 per game (1st in MEC).
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Assist-to-Turnover Ratio: 1.91 (1st in MEC).
The Hilltoppers also rank second in:
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Three-Point Field Goals: 148 total (10.8 per game).
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Steals: 139 total (9.93 per game).
Home Court Advantage
The Hilltoppers have been nearly unbeatable at the ASRC, boasting a 320-40 all-time record (.888), including 221-31 (.877) in conference games. They have won 134 of their last 141 home games, making the ASRC one of the toughest venues in the conference.
Game Details
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Matchup: Concord (8-6, 4-4 MEC) vs. West Liberty (12-3, 7-1 MEC)
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Date: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
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Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Location: ASRC, West Liberty
