West Virginia State's women's basketball team secured a 76-71 victory over West Virginia Wesleyan despite a late scare. The Yellow Jackets capitalized on turnovers and led wire-to-wire, with Destiny Fields standing out as the top scorer with 22 points. State's dominant defense limited the Bobcats to only one field goal during a crucial 18-4 run in the game.

By the Numbers
  • Yellow Jackets' record: 17-9, 12-6 in the Mountain East
  • Bobcats' record: 8-15, 5-13 in MEC play
  • Destiny Fields: 22 points, 4 rebounds
  • Hallie Bailey: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists
  • Yellow Jackets scored 37 points off 30 turnovers
State of Play
  • Yellow Jackets led wire-to-wire, dominating with an early 14-point lead
  • State's defense stifled the Bobcats during an 18-4 run
  • West Virginia Wesleyan fought back but ultimately fell short
What's Next

West Virginia State will face Concord in a crucial road matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 pm.

Bottom Line

Yellow Jackets' strong defense and ability to capitalize on turnovers secured a hard-fought win, with Destiny Fields leading the charge in a well-deserved victory over West Virginia Wesleyan.