GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Men's Basketball returns home for the first time this season, hosting Bluefield State on Friday (Nov. 21) at 12 p.m. inside the Waco Center for Kids Day. The matchup marks the Pioneers' 2025-26 home opener after splitting their two games at the Earl Lloyd Classic last weekend.

GAME INFORMATION 
Friday, November 21 | 12 p.m. | Waco Center 
Glenville State vs Bluefield State 
Kids Day
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THE OPPONENT
BLUEFIELD STATE 
2024-25 Season 
Bluefield State is coming off an outstanding (19-12) season in 2024-25 under their former head coach, finishing as the CIAA Southern Division No. 1 seed and reaching the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament. That success helped propel the previous staff to new opportunities, leading to a coaching change in the offseason. 

New Era for The Big Blue 
Bluefield State now begins the 2025-26 campaign under new head coach Luke D'Alessio, a veteran with more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience. This season marks his first on the Bluefield State sideline after successful stints at Bowie State, Loyola, Siena, Fayetteville State, and North Carolina Central. 
D'Alessio inherits a roster with several key returners: 

• Anthony Davenport (14.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG) – Early-season leader and team's top option 

• Myles Pierre (11.3 PPG) – Experienced guard and primary perimeter scorer 

• Pharaoh Lassiter (6.7 PPG) – Athletic wing 

• Anthony Latty (6.7 PPG, 91% FG) – High-efficiency interior presence 

• Sila Tako (4.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG) – Frontcourt depth 

Bluefield State enters Friday at (0-3), with all contests on the road to open the season. 

THE PIONEERS 
GLENVILLE STATE 
2024-25 Season 
Glenville State finished last season (17-13) overall with 10 MEC victories, advancing to the MEC Tournament Semifinals and placing two players on the All-MEC teams. 

Quick Look at The Pioneers 
GSU sits at (1-1) through two games, falling in an overtime battle with Claflin before earning a convincing win over Livingstone. The Pioneers have shown strong balance through their first weekend: 

• Elijah Redfern (21.5 PPG, 50% 3PT) – Off to a scorching start as the team's leading scorer 

• Prince Mosengo (16.5 PPG, 13.0 RPG) – Dominant on the glass early 

• Don Colon-Lewis (14.0 PPG) – Reliable perimeter threat 

• Jalen Knott (11.5 PPG) – Veteran guard adding steady offense 

• Ammar Maxwell (9.5 PPG) – Efficient scoring before early foul trouble vs. Livingstone 

• Rye Gadd (7.5 PPG) – Major spark off the bench last game 

With depth at all positions and contributions from multiple transfers, head coach Bob Bolen is encouraged by this group's early chemistry and toughness. 

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