West Liberty, W.Va. - The No. 6-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team hits the road Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m. matchup at Glenville State University inside the Waco Center.
The Hilltoppers enter the contest at 21-3 overall and 16-1 in the MEC, riding an 11-game winning streak and sitting atop the conference standings. Glenville State comes in at 16-8 overall and 10-6 in league play, currently third in the MEC and winners of four straight.
Nationally Elite Across the Board
West Liberty continues to rank among the NCAA Division II leaders in multiple statistical categories (through Feb. 15):
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#2 in Scoring Offense – 98.5 points per game
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#1 in Bench Points Per Game – 48.4
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#3 in Turnover Margin – +7.8
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#3 in Turnovers Forced Per Game – 20.0
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#4 in Steals Per Game – 12.2
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#4 in Assists Per Game – 19.0
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#9 in Assist/Turnover Ratio – 1.55
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T-4th in Fastbreak Points Per Game – 19.5
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T-10th in Three-Point Attempts Per Game – 30.3
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T-10th in Three-Pointers Made Per Game – 10.6
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#11 in Free Throw Attempts Per Game – 25.6
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#15 in Free Throws Made Per Game – 18.5
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The Hilltoppers also lead the Mountain East Conference in:
West Liberty is second in the MEC in scoring margin (+16.5).
Balanced Offensive Attack
West Liberty's depth continues to be its greatest strength. Four players average double figures:
Peter Lattos adds 8.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 63.9% from the field.
The Hilltoppers average 37.3 rebounds per game, hold opponents to 82.0 points per contest, and force 20 turnovers per night — a major factor in their +16.5 scoring margin.
Scouting Glenville State
The Pioneers are fourth in the MEC in scoring offense (90.1 ppg) and third in rebounding (38.8 rpg). They lead the conference in three-pointers made (11.5 per game) and rank third nationally in that category.
Jalen Knott (17.5 ppg) and Elijah Redfern (16.8 ppg) pace the offense, while Prince Mosengo averages 12.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Glenville shoots 47.6% from the floor and 37.7% from three.
Series History
West Liberty holds an 83-71 all-time advantage over the Pioneers and has won 11 straight in the series dating back to 2021. Earlier this season, the Hilltoppers earned a 94-83 win in West Liberty on Jan. 14.
Recent road wins in Glenville include:
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103-96 (2025)
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77-73 (2024)
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82-70 (2023)
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The Matchup
Wednesday's contest features the MEC's top offense (West Liberty) against one of the league's most dangerous three-point shooting teams (Glenville). The Hilltoppers' national-leading bench production and defensive pressure will be key against a Pioneer squad that protects the basketball and shoots nearly 38% from beyond the arc.
Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Glenville.
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 atÂ
westliberty.edu.
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