West Virginia State's women's basketball secured a first-round bye in the Mountain East Conference Tournament with a 72-63 victory over Concord, guaranteeing them a finish no worse than fourth in the regular season standings.

By the Numbers
  • WVSU's record: 18-9 overall, 13-6 in the Mountain East
  • Concord's record: 15-12 overall, 10-9 in the MEC
  • ZZ Russell led all scorers with 18 points, shooting 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, and grabbing four rebounds
  • Anysa Jordan contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and two steals
State of Play
  • WVSU secures a first-round bye in the MEC Tournament
  • Regular season finale against Charleston Golden Eagles will determine seeding for the tournament
What's Next

The outcome of the regular season finale against Charleston Golden Eagles will determine the seeding for the tournament, with the loser of the game being the No. 4 seed and the winner potentially climbing as high as the No. 2 seed.

Bottom Line

West Virginia State's women's basketball team secured a first-round bye in the MEC Tournament with a decisive win over Concord, setting the stage for a crucial final game to determine their tournament seeding.