WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The No. 12 West Liberty University men's basketball team returns to action Wednesday night when it welcomes Mountain East Conference rival West Virginia Wesleyan to the ASRC. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. as the Hilltoppers look to continue their strong start to the 2025–26 season.

West Liberty enters the matchup 6–1 overall and 2–0 in MEC play, riding a four-game winning streak and ranking among the most explosive offensive teams in NCAA Division II. The Hilltoppers are averaging 94.4 points per game, outscoring opponents by nearly 18 points per contest, while forcing 23 turnovers per game and converting those miscues into 26.9 points off turnovers.

The Hilltoppers' balanced attack has been a key to early success. West Liberty is shooting 47.8 percent from the floor and averaging 11.0 three-pointers per game, while leading the conference in assists (18.9 per game) and steals (13.4 per game).

Individually, Jamie Muldowney leads the way at 16.3 points per game, while Dante Spadafora adds 11.1 points per contest. Peter Lattos (10.3 ppg) and Terrance Pankey (8.9 ppg) anchor the interior, combining efficiency with rebounding and defensive presence. West Liberty currently has nine players averaging six or more points per game, underscoring the depth that has long defined Hilltopper basketball.

West Virginia Wesleyan comes to the hilltop still seeking its first win of the season at 0–9 overall and 0–3 in MEC action. The Bobcats are averaging 71.8 points per game, led by Stephen Ovia (10.3 ppg) and Isaiah Baker (9.6 ppg). Wesleyan has shown flashes offensively but has struggled with turnovers and rebounding margins against a challenging early schedule.

Historically, the matchup has heavily favored West Liberty. The Hilltoppers hold an 80–67 all-time series advantage and have won 29 of the last 30 meetings, including a 113–61 victory in the most recent matchup at the ASRC last season.