FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team heads back into Mountain East Conference action on Saturday with a 2 p.m. tipoff at Fairmont State inside Joe Retton Arena.
The Hilltoppers enter the weekend at 5-7 overall and 2-3 in league play, coming off a narrow 65-60 setback to Frostburg State on Wednesday. Fairmont State sits fourth in the MEC standings at 9-3 overall and 4-2 in conference action after a 76-67 road win at Wheeling earlier this week.
West Liberty has leaned on a balanced offensive attack, ranking fifth in the MEC in scoring at 73.7 points per game while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and averaging 7.8 three-pointers per contest. The Hilltoppers have also taken advantage of ball movement, averaging 14.3 assists per game and forcing nearly 19 turnovers per outing.
Senior guard Anna Lucarelli leads WLU at 16.2 points per game while also pacing the team in assists. Ana-Isabel Andersson adds 11.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest, while Jameka Brungard has been a steady inside presence, averaging 10.6 points and a team-best 7.1 rebounds per game.
Fairmont State features one of the league's most aggressive defensive units, leading the MEC in steals (13.2 per game) and points off turnovers (24.1). The Falcons average 75.5 points per game and have four players scoring at least 9.0 points per contest, led by Leslie Huffman (21.9 ppg) and Gabby Reep (12.6 ppg).
The matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the longtime conference rivals. Fairmont State has won the last six meetings, including two games during the 2024-25 campaign, though West Liberty has claimed three wins in the series since 2022.
Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in Fairmont, with live stats and video available through Fairmont State athletics.
West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students' aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at westliberty.edu.
