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West Liberty Women’s Basketball Hosts Wheeling on Senior Day

3/1/2025 7:00:00 AM


West Liberty, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team is set to close out the regular season with a rivalry showdown against Wheeling on Saturday at the ASRC, as the Hilltoppers celebrate Senior Day.

Last Time Out

West Liberty (9-18, 6-13 MEC) enters the matchup after an 87-63 victory over Salem. The Hilltoppers showcased their perimeter shooting, draining a season-high 18 three-pointers. Karli Anker led the way with 20 points and six triples, while Bailee Smith (18 points, three threes), Jenna Riccardo (16 points, seven rebounds), and Olivia Baker (10 points, three threes) all contributed to the offensive outburst. Anna Lucarelli filled the stat sheet with seven points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists.

Rivalry Renewed

Saturday marks the 105th meeting between West Liberty and Wheeling, with the Hilltoppers holding a 57-47 edge in the all-time series. However, the Cardinals claimed the first matchup this season, winning 67-51 on Jan. 25.

Senior Day Celebration

The Hilltoppers will honor five seniors before tip-off: Karli Anker, Bailey Beckstedt, Paige Julian, Jenna Riccardo, and Natalija Sekulovska.

Topper Trends

  • West Liberty leads the Mountain East Conference (MEC) in three-pointers made (250) and three-pointers per game (9.3).

  • Bailee Smith ranks second in the MEC with 66 three-pointers this season and 157 in her career. She is also second in the conference in three-pointers made per game (2.4).

  • Karli Anker sits second in the MEC in three-point percentage (35.9%).

  • Bailee Smith is fifth in the MEC in scoring (15.4 PPG), while Jenna Riccardo is 11th (13.0 PPG).

  • Anna Lucarelli has 185 career assists, ranking 33rd in WLU history.

  • Jenna Riccardo is eight points shy of 800 career points.

  • Bailee Smith has recorded 102 career steals.

Scouting Wheeling

Wheeling (16-11, 12-7 MEC) enters on a three-game winning streak, coming off a dominant 64-43 win over Point Park. The Cardinals are in a three-way tie for second place in the MEC standings, making this a critical matchup before the conference tournament.

What's Next

Both teams will turn their focus to the MEC Tournament, beginning on March 5 at WesBanco Arena.

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