West Liberty, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team returns to action Wednesday night as they welcome Salem University to the ASRC for a non-conference showdown at 5:30 p.m.
The Hilltoppers (8-18, 6-13 MEC) look to snap a five-game skid following an 81-71 road loss at Concord. Jenna Riccardo led WLU with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Bailee Smith and Anna Lucarelli each added 12 points. Karli Anker also chipped in 10.
West Liberty holds a commanding 40-15 lead in the all-time series against Salem and has won 10 of the last 11 meetings, including an 88-76 victory earlier this season on Nov. 26.
By the Numbers:
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WLU ranks second in the Mountain East Conference in three-point field goals made (232) and three-pointers per game (8.9).
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Bailee Smith is second in the MEC with 63 three-pointers this season and has 154 in her career. She is also fifth in the conference in scoring at 15.3 points per game.
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Jenna Riccardo is averaging 12.9 points per game, ranking 11th in the MEC, and is 24 points away from 800 in her career.
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Anna Lucarelli has dished out 175 career assists, placing her 35th all-time at WLU.
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Smith also needs just one steal to reach 100 in her career.
Scouting Salem:
The Tigers (1-25) enter Wednesday's contest on a 16-game losing streak, most recently falling to Fairmont State, 88-47. Head coach Nikayla Edgell's squad will look to pull off an upset before closing out the season at Point Park on March 1.
Team Records & Recent Results:
West Liberty Hilltoppers
Salem Tigers
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Record: 1-25
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Streak: L-16
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Last Game: 2/22 vs. Fairmont State (L, 88-47)
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Next Game: 3/1 @ Point Park
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Head Coach: Nikayla Edgell
