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Preview: Pioneers Look to Keep Momentum Rolling in MEC Matchups with D&E and WVWC

2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM

GLENVILLE, W.Va. - Glenville State Men's Basketball enters the week with confidence and momentum as February play continues in the Mountain East Conference. Winners of two straight and coming off back to back decisive performances, the Pioneers prepare for a pair of conference matchups against Davis & Elkins and West Virginia Wesleyan with standings and postseason positioning beginning to sharpen. 

GAME INFORMATION 
Wednesday, February 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Waco Center 
Glenville State vs Davis and Elkins 
Watch Live on MEC.TV | Live Stats | Tickets

Saturday, February 14 | 4 p.m. | Rockefeller Center
Glenville State at West Virginia Wesleyan
Watch Live on MEC.TV | Live Stats

THE OPPONENTS 
DAVIS & ELKINS (7–15, 4–9 MEC) 
2025–26 Season 
Davis and Elkins enters the week looking to regain consistency following a challenging stretch of conference play. The Senators average 81.8 points per game but have faced defensive challenges, allowing 85.2 points per contest. Despite the record, D&E has remained competitive throughout league play and has picked up key wins earlier in the season against Frostburg State, Point Park, and Concord. 

Turnovers and rebounding have often influenced outcomes for the Senators, who average 14.2 turnovers per game while sitting slightly below even on the glass. When Davis and Elkins is able to manage tempo and limit mistakes, the Senators have shown the ability to stay within striking distance. 

Quick Look at The Senators 
Davis and Elkins is led by Matthew Gray at 16.6 points per game and Vegas Evans at 15.7 points per game, forming a scoring tandem capable of producing offense at multiple levels. Evans also contributes on the boards, averaging 7.5 rebounds per game, while Noah Adamczyk adds stability and secondary scoring at 11.7 points per contest. The Senators shoot 46.3 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from three point range, relying on spacing and ball movement to generate quality looks. 

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN (2–19, 1–13 MEC) 
2025–26 Season 
West Virginia Wesleyan enters the matchup seeking to reverse a rough season so far. The Bobcats have faced one of the league's toughest schedules and have been challenged defensively, allowing nearly 95 points per game. Rebounding and ball security have also played a role, as Wesleyan averages 16.7 turnovers per contest while often giving opponents extra possessions.

Quick Look at The Bobcats 
The Bobcats feature multiple scoring options led by Jerell Jean Baptiste at 12.9 points per game and Isaiah Baker at 11.3 points per game. Curtis Litton provides perimeter shooting at 10.1 points per game, while Stephen Ovia anchors the interior with 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest. Wesleyan averages 8.0 three pointers per game and looks to stretch defenses when the perimeter shot is working. 

THE PIONEERS 
GLENVILLE STATE (14–8, 8–6 MEC) 
2025–26 Season 
Glenville State enters the week playing confident and connected basketball. The Pioneers average 89.0 points per game while holding opponents to 82.0 points per contest and have been especially strong at the Waco Center with a (7–2) home record. Glenville has won six of its last eight games and continues to trend upward as conference play intensifies. 

Quick Look at The Pioneers 
Glenville's offense is anchored by Elijah Redfern, averaging 17.5 points and 6.2 assists per game, and Jalen Knott, who contributes 16.9 points and 5.0 assists per contest. Inside, Prince Mosengo provides an interior presence with 12.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game while shooting over 61 percent from the field. Don Colon Lewis adds physicality and versatility with 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Off the bench, Corey Boulden and Rye Gadd supply shooting, energy, and depth, allowing Glenville to maintain pressure for a full 40 minutes. 

Efficiency and balance define the Pioneers' success. Glenville shoots 47.1 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from three point range, owns a plus 2.4 rebounding margin, and ranks among the league leaders with a 1.4 assist to turnover ratio. 

MEDIA
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