Recap

Fresh-off their first win of the season on Saturday, West Virginia Wesleyan Men's Basketball was looking strong again on Tuesday night, as they lead Fairmont State throughout the game. The Bobcats took the lead in the sixth minute of the game, and would hold it for the next 33 minutes. Unfortunately for them, Fairmont State's Isaiah Sanders would make a three with tenths of a second remaining on the clock. That shot would lift the Falcons to a 75-72 victory. This is a disappointing result for a Wesleyan team that was turning the corner in the early part of the season. They struggled mightily in their first four games, but then took Alderson Broaddus to the final moments, and soundly beat Frostburg State last week. Regardless of outcome, the signs of a strong rest-of-the-season are there for the Bobcats, and they grew leads as big as thirteen on Tuesday night. The next step in this 2019-20 season progression is closing out these tight games in the win column.

Team Records

West Virginia Wesleyan falls to 1-6 on the season, and 1-1 in the Mountain East Conference
Fairmont State moves to 3-1 overall, and also sits at 1-1 in the MEC.

Key Performers - West Virginia Wesleyan

Luka Petrovic - 18 pts, 5 ast
Ross Young - 14 pts, 11 reb
Marcus Larsson - 13 pts, 4-6 3pt

Key Performers - Fairmont State

Dale Bonner - 25 pts, 11 reb
Isaiah Sanders - 16 pts, 6-7 fg, GW 3pt

Statistical Advantages

Fast Break Points
FSU 22-5 WVWC

Points in the Paint
FSU 38-26 WVWC

Points Off Turnovers
FSU 23-14 WVWC

Up Next

Both teams will break for Thanksgiving the rest of the week. Wesleyan will travel to #17 West Liberty on Wednesday December 4th. That same day, Fairmont State will host Charleston.