Lex Shaffer

GSU Women’s Basketball back on the Road to Face Alderson Broaddus

1/23/2023 5:11:00 PM

By: Lex Shaffer

Glenville, W.Va. - Glenville State Women's Basketball team hits the road to face the Battlers of Alderson Broaddus. The Lady Pioneers were able to complete the comeback in the final two quarters to defeat Concord University. Since the first meeting back in December, Alderson Broaddus has pulled off a win against a ranked opponent.

Game Information

January 25th, 2023 | 5:30 PM | Rex Pyles Arena
Glenville State (16-2, 10-2 MEC) | Alderson Broaddus (4-13, 3-9 MEC)
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A Look at Your Lady Pioneers

In the series' recent history, Glenville State is unbeaten in the last five. The matchup has also favored the Lady Pioneers when it has been played in Philippi, W.Va. Since 2011 GSU has faced the Battlers on the road three times and has won all three contests by 20 or more points.

Coach Stephens's squad in their last time out defeated Concord University 78-69. Glenville at the end of the first quarter jumped out to a five-point lead but found themselves trailing at the half. The Lady Pioneers' 44% shooting from the field in the final two quarters helped propel GSU over Concord. Glenville State also shot 90.5% from the free throw line setting a new season high.

The Lady Pioneers continue to be one of the best offensive-rebounding teams in the conference and in the country. On average Glenville State is producing 16.4 offensive rebounds per contest which is second in the MEC and eighth in all of Division II. GSU has also been soled from the free throw line this season. Through 18 games the Lady Pioneers on average is shooting 73.8% from the free throw line which ranks first in the conference.

Glenville State by the Numbers

28.6: The Lady Pioneers are forcing the most turnovers in the nation.
25: Last week Breanna Campbell averaged a team-high 25 points per game.
16.1: Glenville State ranks 23rd in the country for assists per contest.
16: Skylar Davidson had a season-high in points against Concord.
87.8: The Lady Pioneers rank second in all of Division II for points per game.

A Look at Alderson Broaddus

Alderson Broaddus is coming off a 73-67 loss to Notre Dame College. The Battlers entered the half down eight but a strong third quarter gave AB the lead by three. A strong fourth quarter by NDC was enough to rout the Battlers late. Iyahnna Williams finished the contest with a game-high 24 points while shooting 50% from the field.

Since the last time, Alderson Broaddus faced Glenville State the Battlers have posted a 2-7 record. However, Coach Ta-Rel Franklin's squad defeated the #13 University of Charleston Golden Eagles. The Battler's defense was able to hold UC to 32.9% shooting from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc.

As a team, AB has been one of the best teams in the conference at making their free throws. On average the Battlers are hitting 14 free throws per game which is fourth in the MEC. While Coach Franlikn's team has allowed the most points in the conference they defend the three at a high level. Through 17 games opponents are only shooting 30% from beyond the arc ranking Alderson Broaddus fourth in the MEC for three-point percentage defense. However, against pressing teams the Battlers have had 30-plus turnovers.

The Battlers by the Numbers

18.5: Iyahnna Williams averages the fourth most points per game in the MEC.
6: Iyahnna Williams produced the fourth most double-doubles in the league.
20.5: Alderson Broaddus ranks toward the bottom in the MEC for turnovers per contest.
0.48: The Battlers have the worst assist-to-turnover ratio in the conference.
3.5: Alderson Broaddus produces the second most blocks per game in the MEC.

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