West Liberty, W.Va. – The No.8  West Liberty University men's basketball team will take on Glenville State on Wednesday at the ASRC in a key Mountain East Conference (MEC) matchup.

Last Time Out for WLU

No. 10-ranked West Liberty secured a hard-fought 81-77 victory over No. 11 Fairmont State on Saturday, extending their winning streak to nine games—the longest active streak in the MEC. Five Hilltoppers scored in double figures, led by JJ Harper and Vadim Clanet with 17 points each. The win propelled WLU into sole possession of first place in the MEC standings.

Series vs. Glenville State

This marks the 153rd meeting between the two programs, with West Liberty holding an 81-71 advantage in the all-time series. WLU claimed a 103-96 victory in the first meeting this season on January 18 and has won 22 straight games against the Pioneers.

20 for 20

The Hilltoppers have now reached the 20-win milestone for the 20th consecutive season (excluding the 2020-21 COVID season). Since the 2004-05 campaign, West Liberty has won at least 20 games each year, compiling an impressive overall record of 567-93 (.859) over that span.

Toppers Stat Check

West Liberty leads the MEC in multiple statistical categories, including:

• Scoring (96.9 ppg)

• Margin of victory (13.4)

• Three-pointers made (265 total, 11.0 per game)

• Turnovers forced (467)

• Turnover margin (+8.67)

• Assist-turnover ratio (2.0)

• Total assists (517) and assists per game (21.54)

Home Sweet Home

West Liberty boasts a dominant 323-41 (.887) all-time record at the ASRC, including a 224-32 (.875) mark in conference play. The Hilltoppers have won 137 of their last 145 home games.

Team Records & Coaches

West Liberty Hilltoppers

Record/MEC: 21-3, 13-2
Current Streak: W-9
Last Game: 2/15 @ Fairmont State (W, 81-77)
Next Game: 2/22 @ Concord
Head Coach: Ben Howlett (8th Season)

Glenville State Pioneers

Record/MEC: 14-10, 8-8
Current Streak: W-4
Last Game: 2/15 vs. W.Va. Wesleyan (W, 92-90)
Next Game: 2/22 vs. Wheeling
Head Coach: Bob Bolen (2nd Season)

MEC Standings