Glenville, WV – In a game packed with clutch shots, momentum swings, and late-game drama, Glenville State erased a
12-point halftime deficit and outlasted West Virginia Wesleyan
92-90 in overtime at the Waco Center on Saturday afternoon.
Wesleyan came out scorching in the first half, shooting
62.5% (20-of-32) from the field and
66.7% (8-of-12) from three-point range, building a
12-point lead at the break.
Senior
Alex Mirhosseini led the Bobcats with
25 points, 7 assists, and 2 blocks, but his impact was minimized in the second half due to foul trouble.
Curtis Litton finished with
18 points and 4 rebounds, while
Anthony Crosby contributed
16 points on an efficient
7-of-10 shooting.
Despite its offensive efficiency, Wesleyan struggled
from the free-throw line, going just 3-for-5 on the night, a stark contrast to Glenville State's
17-for-20 performance, which proved to be the difference.
Trailing
51-39 at halftime, Glenville State (
14-10, 8-8 MEC) came out firing in the second half, outscoring Wesleyan (
5-19, 2-14 MEC)
44-32 to force overtime.
Leading the comeback charge was
Ammar Maxwell, who finished with
23 points and 4 rebounds, and
Devin Collins, who added
23 points and 8 rebounds, knocking down
four three-pointers. Guard
Samier Kinsler was instrumental off the bench, chipping in
21 points on 6-of-10 three-point shooting, including a dagger from deep in overtime.
The extra period saw Glenville State strike first with a
Kinsler three-pointer, pushing the lead to
89-83. However, Wesleyan fought back, cutting the deficit to
91-90 on a clutch
Litton three-pointer with just over a minute left.
With a chance to tie the game in the final seconds,
Lamont Jones missed a critical free throw, and Glenville State secured the rebound to escape with the win.
Key Stats & Takeaways
- Glenville State shot 68.0% in the second half, dominating after halftime.
- West Virginia Wesleyan led for most of the game but struggled offensively in OT (3-of-9 shooting).
- Free throws were the difference: Glenville shot 85.0% (17-20), while Wesleyan managed only 60.0% (3-5).
- Bench battle: Glenville's bench contributed 23 points, while Wesleyan's depth added 35.
The Bobcats will travel to the University of Charleston on Wednesday, Feb. 19 for a 7:30 p.m. tip with the Golden Eagles.
