West Liberty, W.Va. – The No. 11-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team hits the road Wednesday for a Mountain East Conference (MEC) showdown at Davis & Elkins. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. in Elkins, W.Va.

Hilltoppers Rolling After Charleston Victory

West Liberty enters the matchup with momentum following a 95-81 win over Charleston on Saturday. Kyler D'Augustino led the way with a career-high 31 points, helping the Hilltoppers improve to 17-3 overall and 11-2 in MEC play.

Season Series & Historic Dominance

This is the second meeting this season between West Liberty and Davis & Elkins. The Hilltoppers won the first matchup 107-93 on Dec. 7 at the ASRC.

• All-time series: West Liberty leads 85-29

• Current streak: WLU has won 25 straight against D&E

• Last D&E win: Jan. 10, 2002 (75-69 in Elkins)

West Liberty's Statistical Dominance

The Hilltoppers lead the MEC in multiple categories, showcasing their fast-paced, high-scoring attack:

• Points per game: 96.2 (1st)

• Scoring margin: +11.4 (1st)

• 3-pointers made: 218 (1st)

• 3-pointers per game: 10.9 (1st)

• Turnover margin: +7.70 (1st)

• Turnovers forced: 378 (1st)

• Assist-to-turnover ratio: 1.89 (1st)

• Total assists: 423 (1st)

• Assists per game: 21.15 (1st)

Top Individual Performers

• Kyler D'Augustino – 4th in MEC scoring (18.1 ppg.), 6th in 3-point percentage (49.3%)

• JJ Harper – 10th in MEC scoring (15.8 ppg.), 4th in 3-point percentage (51.8%)

• Finley Woodward – 2nd in MEC in total assists (91) & assists per game (4.6)

• Dante Spadafora – MEC leader in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.0), 3rd in total steals (36)

• Lanyc Shuler – 2nd in MEC in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.4)

• Spadafora & D'Augustino – Tied for 4th in MEC in steals per game (1.8)

What's Next?

After Wednesday's road test, West Liberty returns home to host West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the ASRC.