In the first round of the NCAA Atlantic Regional, West Virginia State men's basketball team (20-10) was defeated 96-80 by host Cal U (28-4). Despite struggling with poor shooting in the first half, the Yellow Jackets, led by Anthony Pittman's 30 points, kept the game close until late in the second half.

The Big Picture

The defeat ends West Virginia State's season, marking their third consecutive 20-win season and their second appearance in the NCAA DII Tournament in three years.

By the Numbers
  • Anthony Pittman scored 30 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the game.
  • West Virginia State's final season record stands at 20-10.
State of Play
  • West Virginia State finished the season with a strong performance, achieving a 20-win season for the third consecutive year and qualifying for the NCAA DII Tournament for the second time in three years.
  • Despite the loss, the Yellow Jackets advanced to the MEC Tournament semifinals for the second time in five years, showing their competitive consistency.
Bottom Line

West Virginia State's men's basketball team faced a tough defeat in the NCAA Atlantic Regional, concluding a successful season with their third consecutive 20-win campaign and second appearance in the NCAA DII Tournament in three years.