GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Men's Basketball closes out its pre-Christmas break schedule with a pair of road games this week, traveling to Salem on Wednesday (Dec. 17) night before heading to Bluefield State on Saturday (Dec. 20) afternoon. The Pioneers enter the week at (4–5) overall and will look to build momentum before the holiday pause while also searching for their first road win of the season.
GAME INFORMATION
Wednesday, December 17 | 7:30 p.m. | T. Edward Davis Gymnasium
Glenville State at Salem
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Saturday, December 20 | 4 p.m. | Ned E. Shott Gymnasium
Glenville State at Bluefield State
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THE OPPONENTS
SALEM (5–4)
2025-26 Season
Salem University enters Wednesday's matchup with a (5–4) overall record and has been tough at home, posting a (3–1) mark inside T. Edward Davis Gymnasium. The Tigers are coming off a dramatic one-point win over West Virginia Wesleyan and have shown the ability to grind out close games.
Quick Look at The Tigers
Salem is led by Eman Lawal, who averages 17.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 55% from the field. Zahki Fallen adds 15.8 points per game and is a key perimeter threat, while Jamari Gamble (14.0 PPG) provides consistent scoring from the wing. Xavier Price gives Salem a physical presence inside, averaging 12.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Salem plays with confidence on its home floor and looks to control tempo and the glass, making Wednesday night a strong early test for Glenville State before the break.
BLUEFIELD STATE (3–8, 2–1 CIAA)
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Saturday's matchup marks a rematch between Glenville State and Bluefield State, who met earlier this season at the Waco Center. The Pioneers edged the Big Blues 68–67 in a back-and-forth barn burner, securing a narrow home victory in one of the most competitive games of the year.
Quick Look at The Big Blue
Bluefield State has played its best basketball at home, owning a (3–2) record in Bluefield and riding a two-game winning streak entering the weekend. Myles Pierre leads the Big Blues at 17.0 points per game, shooting 42% from three, while Ellija Preddy (12.9 PPG) and Anthony Davenport (10.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG) help anchor a balanced scoring attack. Bluefield will be looking for payback on Saturday, while the Pioneers aim to prove it can replicate its home success on the road.
THE PIONEERS
GLENVILLE STATE (4–5)
2025-26 Season
Glenville State enters the week seeking consistency away from home, as the Pioneers are still searching for their first road win of the season. Despite the road challenges, GSU has shown the ability to compete offensively and defend at a high level, especially when controlling possessions and sharing the ball.
Quick Look at The Pioneers
Elijah Redfern continues to lead the offense, averaging 19.3 points per game while shooting 43% from three and 94% from the free-throw line. Jalen Knott follows closely at 17.8 points per game, providing scoring bursts and perimeter shooting with 30 made threes on the season. Inside, Prince Mosengo anchors the paint with 12.6 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, shooting 67% from the field. Don Colon-Lewis (11.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG) and Ammar Maxwell (10.1 PPG) add versatility on the wings, while Rye Gadd continues to bring energy and scoring off the bench at 9.6 points per game.
With two games remaining before the Christmas break, the Pioneers will look to close the first half of the season on a strong note, test themselves away from home, and carry momentum into the holiday pause.
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