Storylines – West Liberty GameAt 13-4 in the Mountain East Conference, West Liberty enters Saturday's game against UVa-Wise in a four-way tie for the league lead. Four Hilltoppers are averaging in double figures, led by Liz Flowers' 21.5 point per game output. As a team, West Liberty is scoring a league-high 83.5 points per game and handing out a league-best 19.4 assists per game. The 'Toppers have won three consecutive contests and four of their last five. During the three-game winning streak, West Liberty has outscored its opponents by an average of 20 points per game, including a 98-61 victory over Concord University Thursday night.
About UVa-WiseUVa-Wise had its two-game winning streak snapped at Wheeling Jesuit on Thursday. The Cardinals shot a blistering 63.6 percent from the field, including a 10-16 showing from beyond the 3-point line.
Blair Harding led UVa-Wise with 20 points to mark the 16 time she has scored in double figures this season. Despite the loss, the Cavaliers remained in eighth place in the Mountain East Conference standings, meaning if the season ended today coach
Kristin Kunzman's team would be the last to host an opening round tournament contest. In its first meeting against West
Liberty, UVa-Wise built a 14-point first half lead before being worn down by the deeperHilltoppers. West Liberty's bench outscored UVa-Wise 23-0 in the first meeting and saw 54 minutes of action compared to 20 minutes of play for the Cavaliers.
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