Wheeling rallied from a two-set deficit to beat West Liberty 3-2 in its regular-season finale, completing a reverse sweep in the Battle for Wheeling. The win sends the Cardinals into the Mountain East Conference tournament as the No. 2 seed in the MEC North Division.

By the Numbers
  • Wheeling finished the regular season 18-9 overall and 12-4 in conference play.
  • Ava Green led Wheeling with 14 kills; Tatum Creps added a career-high 11.
  • Mara McDougal recorded a career-high 32 digs.
Yes, But

West Liberty won the first two sets, including a 30-28 second-set marathon, but Wheeling answered with three straight wins to take the match.

What's Next

Wheeling faces the University of Charleston in the MEC quarterfinals on Nov. 11, with first serve scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Bottom Line

The Cardinals head into the conference tournament with a comeback win—and a timely show of resilience after falling behind 2-0.