GLENVILLE, W.Va. - The Glenville State Women's Basketball team dropped a home contest to Fairmont State Saturday afternoon, 91-49. The win brings the 25th ranked Falcons to (17-3) overall and (11-2) in MEC play, while the loss settles the Lady Pioneers to (13-7) on the year and an (8-5) conference record.
The Falcons started hot out of the gate, shooting over 80% from the field, including three three pointers and seven made free throws. The Lady Pioneers were not so lucky, shooting 33% in the first quarter with these trends landing Fairmont State in a 38-14 advantage after the first break. The second quarter saw a similar flow with the Falcons making 50% of their shots while Glenville State struggled to get shots to go down. The halftime buzzer led the visiting team into the locker room with a 62-22 lead.
The second half had a result much like its predecessor as the Lady Pioneers struggled to make up ground. Though Glenville State would find more offensive efficiency, Fairmont State continued to hold the pace in the third quarter, extending their lead and holding themselves in front at the buzzer, 77-34. The 4th quarter continued in the same fashion as the first three with the Falcons securing a 91-49 win by the final horn.
Final Stats
Fairmont State
The Falcons had four players in double figures, led by junior guard Leslie Huffman with 22. Senior forward Aaliyah Brunny was a close second with 21 while also leading the team in rebounds with 10. Graduate guard Alyssa Deangelo and freshman guard Gabby Reep rounded out the double-digit scorers with 11 and 10, respectively.
Glenville State
The Lady Pioneers were in scoring by senior guard Tynasia Bunting, who turned in nine on the day as well as pulling in six boards. Freshman guards Nwando Okigbo and Kenyah Stubbs both scored six to finish in second in points for Glenville State with Okigbo also recording a team leading eight rebounds. Seniors Dream Cherry and Dejaan Schuler both scored five to round out the Lady Pioneers leading scorers on the day.
Up Next For The Lady Pioneers
The Lady Pioneers will return to action next Wednesday to take on Point Park at the Waco Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 pm.
