The top-seeded Fairmont State University women's basketball team, led by Alyssa DeAngelo, rallied in the second half to secure an 81-67 victory over the West Virginia State Yellow Jackets in the Mountain East Conference Tournament Championship.

The Big Picture

Historic victory as Fairmont State women's basketball clinches both the regular season and conference tournament titles in the same season.

By the Numbers
  • Alyssa DeAngelo led the team with 35 points, including 23 in the second half.
  • Jalen Gibbs contributed 14 points and set a championship game record with six steals.
  • Leslie Huffman scored 13 points, shooting 3-4 from beyond the arc.
  • The team went 15-21 from the free-throw line in the second half with an 86.7% accuracy in the fourth quarter.
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State of Play
  • Fairmont State women's basketball team wins the Mountain East Conference Tournament Championship.
  • Players Alyssa DeAngelo, Jalen Gibbs, and Leslie Huffman named to the All-Tournament Team.
  • DeAngelo awarded the MEC Tournament Most Valuable Player.
  • Team awaits NCAA Division II Selection show for further tournament placement.
What's Next

The Fairmont State women's basketball team will await the NCAA Division II Selection show to determine its next opponent and game schedule.

Bottom Line

Fairmont State University women's basketball achieves a historic double title win, showcasing exceptional performances by Alyssa DeAngelo, Jalen Gibbs, and Leslie Huffman, setting a new standard for the program's success.