WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team came up short in a competitive Mountain East Conference matchup Wednesday night, falling to Frostburg State, 87-79, inside the ASRC.

The loss drops WLU to 8-15 overall and 6-10 in the MEC, while Frostburg State improves to 14-9 (9-7 MEC).

Game Recap

The game started evenly, with both teams knotted at 15-15 after the first quarter. Bailee Smith drained a three-pointer early in the second, giving WLU an 18-15 lead, but the Bobcats responded with a 12-0 run to take control at 27-18. West Liberty battled back, trimming the deficit to seven at halftime, 36-29.

The third quarter belonged to the Hilltoppers, as they outscored Frostburg 25-19 and took a 57-55 lead into the final frame.

In the fourth, the teams traded baskets in a back-and-forth battle. A clutch three-pointer from Karli Anker, who hit five triples in the game, pulled WLU within four points (81-77) with just :45 seconds remaining. However, the Bobcats sealed the game at the free-throw line, converting 21-of-23 attempts.

Stat Leaders

• Bailee Smith led the Hilltoppers with 23 points, knocking down three three-pointers, bringing her career total to 150.

• Karli Anker, playing in just her second game back from injury, added 19 points.

• Anna Lucarelli chipped in with 12 points.

Frostburg State's Emilee Weakley, the MEC's leading scorer, poured in a game-high 37 points, including 11-of-12 from the free-throw line.

Game Summary

Game Details

• Location: ASRC, West Liberty, W.Va.

• Attendance: 341

• Records: Frostburg State (14-9, 9-7 MEC), West Liberty (8-15, 6-10 MEC)

The Hilltoppers will look to bounce back in their next game on Saturday, February 15, at Fairmont State.