The West Virginia Wesleyan College women's basketball team secured a thrilling 60–59 overtime victory at Wheeling University, battling through 11 ties and six lead changes. Allie Daniels kickstarted the scoring, while Kenzie Dalton of Wheeling led all players with 26 points. Wesleyan's defense tightened in the final moments, forcing crucial turnovers and sealing the win with key rebounds. With this victory, the Bobcats improved their record to 13-4 overall and 10-3 in the Mountain East Conference as they continue to contend for a top position in the league.

By the Numbers
  • Wesleyan shot 47.2% from the field and 80% in overtime.
  • Kenzie Dalton scored 26 points, playing all 45 minutes of the game.
State of Play
  • Wesleyan currently holds a 13-4 record and sits at 10-3 in MEC play.
  • The Bobcats face West Liberty University next on Saturday, Feb. 7.
What's Next

Wesleyan will look to build momentum as they gear up for a challenging matchup against West Liberty University, aiming to remain competitive at the top of the MEC standings.

Bottom Line

Wesleyan's resilience and strong defensive effort in clutch moments were key to their narrow overtime victory, highlighting their potential as serious contenders in the league moving forward.