West Liberty, W.Va. – The No. 14 West Liberty University men's basketball team is riding a four-game winning streak and looks to keep the momentum going Saturday night with a Mountain East Conference showdown at the University of Charleston. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the Wehrle Innovation Center.
Hilltoppers on Fire
West Liberty (16-3, 10-2 MEC) has been red-hot offensively, averaging 108 points per game over its last four contests. In their most recent outing, the Hilltoppers dominated West Virginia State 118-76, with Kameron Tinsley and JJ Harper leading the charge with 22 points apiece.
MEC Standings Heating Up
The Hilltoppers enter the weekend tied for first place in the MEC with Fairmont State, with just nine regular-season games remaining. Meanwhile, Charleston (11-7, 8-4 MEC) sits two games back, making this a crucial contest in the conference race.
Recent Series History
West Liberty edged Charleston 76-70 in their first meeting this season on Dec. 11. However, the Golden Eagles swept all three matchups last season, including a win in the MEC Championship Game.
Balanced Attack for the Hilltoppers
West Liberty boasts a deep and high-powered offense, with five players averaging double figures:
Game Details
Saturday, Feb. 3
Tip-off: 7:30 p.m.
Wehrle Innovation Center – Charleston, W.Va.
Records: WLU (16-3, 10-2 MEC) | UC (11-7, 8-4 MEC)
Ticket Information
Charleston uses a cashless ticket system. Fans traveling to the game can purchase tickets online at the link below:
UC Golden Eagles Tickets
