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West Liberty Women’s Basketball Travels to Glenville State for Saturday MEC Matchup

1/17/2025 2:00:00 PM

By: West Liberty University Sports Information

West Liberty, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team is set to face Glenville State on Saturday in a Mountain East Conference (MEC) matchup at the Waco Center, where the Pioneers are 7-0 this season. 

The Hilltoppers (5-10, 3-5 MEC) are coming off a narrow three-point loss to Concord on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Pioneers (11-4, 6-2 MEC) enter the contest on a high note after defeating Wheeling, 77-65, in their last outing.

Series History:
Glenville State holds a 50-22 lead in the all-time series against West Liberty.

Key Players – West Liberty:

  • Bailee Smith: The MEC leader in three-point field goals made this season (42), Smith is averaging 15.5 points per game and has tallied 133 three-pointers in her career.

  • Jenna Riccardo: Adds 15.5 points per game and leads the team in rebounding with 7.7 boards per contest.

  • Anna Lucarelli: Tops the team in assists (3.1 per game) and steals (1.3 per game). Lucarelli is just seven assists away from reaching 150 in her career.

Key Players – Glenville State:

  • Tynasia Bunting: Leads the Pioneers in scoring at 14.4 points per game.

  • Nwando Okigbo: Contributes 12.5 points per game while nearly averaging a double-double with 9.9 rebounds per contest.

  • Dream Cherry: Adds 12.1 points per game and leads the team in steals with 1.9 per game.

  • Stevi Yancy: Leads Glenville State in assists, averaging 2.6 per game.

Team Statistics:

  • Glenville State leads the MEC in scoring, averaging an impressive 86.2 points per game, while West Liberty enters the matchup averaging 72.2 points per game.

  • Both teams are among the conference leaders in three-point shooting. The Pioneers have made 149 three-pointers (9.9 per game), while the Hilltoppers have connected on 141 (9.4 per game).

  • The Pioneers dominate the glass, leading the MEC in total rebounds (48.3 per game) and offensive rebounds (22.9 per game). They also top the conference in assists (17.2 per game) and turnover margin (+9.13).

Game Details:

  • Matchup: West Liberty (5-10, 3-5 MEC) vs. Glenville State (11-4, 6-2 MEC)

  • Date/Time: Saturday, 2 p.m.

  • Location: Waco Center, Glenville, W.Va.

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