West Liberty, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team is back in action on Thursday, traveling to face Point Park University at the CCAC Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Season Series
This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Hilltoppers defeated the Pioneers 75-66 on Nov. 23 at the ASRC in their Mountain East Conference (MEC) opener. In that game, standout performances included:
West Liberty holds a perfect 5-0 all-time record against Point Park.
Team Updates
The Hilltoppers enter the game following a 98-73 loss at Glenville State, while the Pioneers are coming off a 78-70 road win over Frostburg State.
Key Players to Watch for West Liberty:
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Bailee Smith: Leads the team in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game, and is tied for the MEC lead in three-pointers made with 44 this season. She now has 135 career three-pointers.
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Jenna Riccardo: Second on the team with 14.7 points per game, closing in on a career milestone with 19 rebounds needed to reach 400.
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Karli Anker: Averaging 14.0 points per game.
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Anna Lucarelli: Needs just four assists to hit the 150-career assists milestone.
Team Stats:
West Liberty is second in the MEC in three-point field goals made, with 151 on the season, averaging 9.4 per game.
Game Details