Recap

After a disappointing loss at Alderson Broaddus on Wednesday, West Virginia Wesleyan Men's Basketball had to turn back around and begin conference play at Frostburg State. Their performance on Saturday says a lot about this team, and the values that Coach Patella has instilled. Coming in 0-5, a different Bobcats team showed up against Frostburg, grabbing their first win of the season, 85-73. The hosts put on a full-court press for most of the game, and Wesleyan handled it through good pace and vision, often finding the opening into the paint. Frostburg was able to hang around for a considerable amount of the game, but Wesleyan led for most of it. This is the type of team performance that Coach Patella has been waiting for this season, and it serves as a great kickstart to the Mountain East Conference schedule.

Team Records

West Virginia Wesleyan gets their first win of the season and moves to 1-5, and 1-0 in the MEC.
Frostburg State falls to 1-4 in their first season in Division II, and lost their first ever game in the MEC.

Key Performers - West Virginia Wesleyan

Dusan Vicentic - 22 pts, 16 reb, 8-8 ft
Ross Young - 18 pts, 7 reb, 8-12 fg
Clay Todd - 16 pts, 7 reb, 3-6 3pt

Key Performer - Frostburg State

Daniel Alexander - 15 pts (1000 career), 8 reb

Important Stats

Rebounds
WVWC 52-38 FSU

Assists
WVWC 19-11 FSU

Points in the Paint
WVWC 46-36 FSU

What's Next

West Virginia Wesleyan hosts 2-1 Fairmont State on Tuesday Night at 7:30 PM at the Rockefeller Center. The Fighting Falcons are coming off a tough result against Davis & Elkins where they lost the lead late at home. They are lead offensively by Junior G Cole VonHandorf, who is averaging 23.7 ppg through three games. 

Frostburg State will take on that 3-3 Davis & Elkins team in Elkins on Tuesday. They will be looking for their first ever win in the Mountain East Conference.