BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — West Virginia Wesleyan women's basketball delivered its most complete performance of the season on Wednesday afternoon inside Rockefeller Center, powering past Point Park University, 83–58, in a Mountain East Conference matchup.
Wesleyan controlled the game on both ends, shooting a blistering
53% from the field and out-rebounding the Pioneers
31–27. A dominant third quarter—where the Bobcats erupted for
29 points on 75% shooting—broke the game open and set the tone for a convincing home victory.
Freshman guard
Kilah Dandridge produced a commanding performance, finishing with
30 points on 13-of-22 shooting, adding
3 rebounds,
2 steals, and a 3-for-5 mark at the free-throw line. Dandridge scored in every quarter and consistently overpowered the Point Park interior, recording 10 of Wesleyan's 29 points in the decisive third period.
Sophomore guard
Ana Young continued her efficient perimeter shooting, knocking down
4-of-7 from three on her way to
18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.
Forward
Emma Witt delivered a complete two-way effort with
15 points,
8 rebounds, and a steal while shooting 6-for-10 from the floor. Witt's paint presence was crucial to Wesleyan's 36 points scored at the rim.
Guard
Sydney Baird added
8 points,
6 rebounds, and
4 assists, including key passing contributions during Wesleyan's third-quarter burst.
Off the bench,
Avery Childers chipped in
6 points and 6 rebounds, while
Abby McDonough,
Addie Davis, and
Kenley Kveton each contributed timely baskets as all 18 Bobcats saw action.
Wesleyan jumped ahead
18–8 after the opening quarter, holding Point Park to just three made field goals in the first 10 minutes. The Pioneers responded with a better offensive rhythm in the second quarter, but the Bobcats maintained control with balanced scoring from Young, Childers, and Dandridge to enter halftime up
37–30.
The third quarter was the turning point. Wesleyan outscored Point Park
29–16, showcasing excellent ball movement and interior dominance. Dandridge, Young, and Witt combined for 23 of the Bobcats' points in the period. Wesleyan led
66–46 entering the final frame and never allowed Point Park to threaten.
The Pioneers were led by
Elizabeth Boyd, who scored
17 points off the bench, and
Camille Fultz, who added
13 points. Point Park shot
40% from the floor, but Wesleyan's defensive pressure forced
14 turnovers, fueling the Bobcats' transition game.
Wesleyan goes on the road Saturday, Dec. 13 for 2 p.m. tip with Salem University.