GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Men's Basketball turns the page to Mountain East Conference action this week, beginning with a Wednesday (Dec. 3) night road matchup at the University of Charleston before returning home to face West Virginia State on Saturday (Dec. 6) inside the Waco Center. The Pioneers enter the week at (3-2) and are coming off a strong 86-76 win over Seton Hill. 

GAME INFORMATION
Wednesday, December 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Wehrle Senior Athletic Arena 
Glenville State at Charleston
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Saturday, December 6 | 4 p.m. | Waco Center
Glenville State vs West Virginia State
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THE OPPONENT 
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON (3–2, 0–0 MEC) 
2024–25 Season 
Charleston finished (19–10) last season and reached the MEC Tournament Quarterfinals, where their season ended at the hands of Glenville State in a 77-65 loss. With many key players returning, UC may have this matchup circled as an early-season chance to respond. 

2025–26 Season So Far 
The Golden Eagles opened with two dominant wins at the Ron Wilson Classic, later falling on the road to California (Pa.) and narrowly dropping a heartbreaker to No. 3 Daemen, 81-79. UC responded with an 87-69 win over Elizabeth City State on Nov. 25. Entering MEC play, UC averages 84.4 points per game, shoots 53.5% from the field, and is hitting 40% from three—one of the most efficient offensive profiles in the league. 

Quick Look at The Golden Eagles 

• Matthew Shelton (13.6 PPG, 54% FG) – Physical, efficient forward with shot-blocking presence 
• Thomas Hailey (12.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 72% FG) – Dominant interior finisher 
• Kaden Davis (8.6 PPG) – High-energy guard who pressures the rim 
• Ben Nicol (8.2 PPG, 50% 3PT) – Premier floor-spacer 
• Eli Robertson (7.8 PPG, 50% 3PT) – Deep shooting threat off the bench 
• Braden Chapman (7.4 PPG, 3.8 APG) – Steady playmaker and decision-maker

UC out-rebounds opponents by +4.2 per game and holds teams to 76.2 PPG. 

WEST VIRGINIA STATE (3–3, 0–1 MEC) 
2024–25 Season 
West Virginia State finished (20-9) a season ago and made another trip to the MEC Tournament, but this year's roster looks very different. The Yellow Jackets lost most of their top production from last season and have retooled with new faces, transfers, and freshmen stepping into major roles. 

2025–26 Season So Far 
Despite the roster overhaul, State has shown flashes of high-level play. The Jackets opened 2-0 at home before dropping neutral and road contests at Lenoir-Rhyne, Wingate and No. 10 Fairmont State. They bounced back with a 65-60 home win over Bluefield State to move to (3-3) entering this week. WVSU remains one of the fastest-paced teams in the MEC, averaging 82.5 PPG, but defensive consistency continues to be a work in progress (allowing 87.5 PPG). 

Quick Look at The Yellow Jackets 
State's new-look roster is led by a mix of transfers and emerging scorers: 

• Ishmael Smith (16.8 PPG, 56% FG) – One of the league's most efficient new scorers; relentless attacker
• Trey Harris (10.5 PPG, 43% 3PT) – Smooth shooter capable of heating up quickly
• Hassan Belkhaddar (10.2 PPG, 7.3 RPG) – Versatile forward with length and rebounding touch 
• Tyree Davis (9.6 PPG) – Instant offense off the bench 
• Aymeric Toussaint (9.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG) – Athletic presence in the paint
• Jaylen Subject (8.3 PPG) – Crafty guard who thrives in transition

Even with a rebuilt roster, the Jackets still push pace, shoot the three well (36%), and force turnovers (11 steals per game), making them dangerous when momentum swings their way. 

THE PIONEERS 
GLENVILLE STATE (3–2, 0–0 MEC) 
2024–25 Season 
GSU finished (17-13, 10-10 MEC) and advanced to the MEC Semifinals, returning multiple core contributors and earning a fourth-place projection in the MEC Preseason Poll. 

2025–26 Season So Far 
The Pioneers have won two of their last three and are averaging 80.2 PPG, shooting 44% from the floor, and hitting 34% from beyond the arc. 

Quick Look at The Pioneers 

• Elijah Redfern (18.8 PPG, 48% 3PT, 100% FT) – Playing like one of the MEC's elite guards 
• Jalen Knott (14.4 PPG, 3.4 APG, 14 made threes) – High-usage creator and three-level scorer
• Prince Mosengo (13.8 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 68% FG) – Dominant interior force with elite efficiency
• Ammar Maxwell (11.6 PPG, 56% FG) – Reliable scorer and versatile forward 
• Don Colon-Lewis (10.8 PPG) – Veteran wing with shooting range and defensive impact

MEDIA
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