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#1 'Toppers Press Past Bobcats, 94-56

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty's full-court pressure forced 22 Wesleyan turnovers as the 'Toppers claimed a 94-56 victory on Tuesday night.

T.J. Thompson led the way with 13 points and Noah Cottrill added 12.

West Liberty's pressure defense forced 10 Wesleyan turnovers and helped the Hilltoppers open up a 22-7 advantage in the first half. The 'Toppers would take a 36-23 lead into the locker room.

Wesleyan limited the Hilltoppers to just 37 percent (13-of-35) shooting from the field in the first half, but managed to shoot just 28 percent (9-of-32) themselves. West Liberty also held a 26-19 advantage on the boards.

West Liberty would lead by as many as 39 in the second half on their way to the 94-56 victory.

Wesleyan welcomes California (Pa.) on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Noah Cottrill

#14 Noah Cottrill

G
6' 4"
Freshman
T.J. Thompson

#10 T.J. Thompson

Guard
Junior

Players Mentioned

Noah Cottrill

#14 Noah Cottrill

6' 4"
Freshman
G
T.J. Thompson

#10 T.J. Thompson

Junior
Guard
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