West Liberty, W.Va. – After a two-week road stretch, the West Liberty University women's basketball team is set to return to the ASRC on Wednesday for a Mountain East Conference showdown against West Virginia State. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

The Hilltoppers (6-12, 4-7 MEC) will look to bounce back from a tough 67-51 loss at Wheeling on Saturday. Anna Lucarelli and Jenna Riccardo led West Liberty in scoring with 11 points each, while Bailee Smith chipped in 10 points.

Series History
This will be the 64th meeting between West Liberty and West Virginia State, with the Hilltoppers holding a 43-20 advantage in the all-time series. The two teams last met on Dec. 14 in Institute, W.Va., where West Liberty secured a thrilling 80-78 victory. Karli Anker led all scorers in that game with 23 points, including six three-pointers and 11 rebounds. Bailee Smith added 19 points with five three-pointers, while Jenna Riccardo contributed 14 points and seven rebounds.

Hilltopper Notes

• Anna Lucarelli is just one assist shy of reaching 150 in her career.

• Bailee Smith leads the Mountain East Conference in 3-point field goal percentage (.383). She is tied with WVSU's Shanley Woods for the most three-pointers made this season (46) and has 137 three-pointers in her career.

• West Liberty is among the conference's best from beyond the arc, ranking second in both 3-pointers made per game (9.0) and total 3-pointers (162). They also rank third in 3-point shooting percentage (.324).

Opponent Preview
West Virginia State enters the contest with an 8-9 overall record and a 4-7 mark in MEC play. The Yellow Jackets will look to even the season series against the Hilltoppers after falling short in December.

Up Next
Following Wednesday's home game, the Hilltoppers will hit the road again, traveling to Charleston for a Saturday evening matchup. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

Game Details

• Opponent: West Virginia State (8-9, 4-7 MEC)

• Location: ASRC, West Liberty, W.Va.

• Time: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.