West Liberty Women’s Basketball Loses to West Virginia Wesleyan in MEC Tournament Opener
West Liberty University women's basketball team ended their season with a 77-64 loss to West Virginia Wesleyan in the first round of the MEC Tournament after a tight battle that saw WVWC pull away late.
By the Numbers- Final Score: West Liberty 64, West Virginia Wesleyan 77
- Team Records: West Liberty 9-20 (6-14 MEC), West Virginia Wesleyan 10-16 (6-14 MEC)
- Attendance: 500
- West Liberty led early, but WVWC responded with runs to secure the lead.
- Despite tying the game in the third quarter, WVWC's strong fourth-quarter performance sealed the win.
- West Liberty shot 36.1% from the field, 20.7% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free-throw line.
- West Virginia Wesleyan shot 39.7% from the field, 18.2% from beyond the arc, and 80.6% from the charity stripe.
- West Liberty held the edge in points in the paint, while WVWC dominated in second chance points and bench points.
The West Liberty University women's basketball team concluded their season with a competitive effort but fell short against West Virginia Wesleyan in the first round of the MEC Tournament, highlighting the need for stronger late-game execution and defensive consistency for future success.
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