By: Bryan Shepherd, Sports Information Director
Game Preview: West Virginia State vs. Glenville State
Date/Time: January 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM
Location: Waco Center, Glenville, WV
Game Type: Mountain East Men's Basketball
Team Records and Standings
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West Virginia State (Visiting Team): 7-8 overall, 4-5 in MEC, tied for 6th in conference standings. The Yellow Jackets are 3-5 on the road this season.
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Glenville State (Home Team): 9-7 overall, 4-5 in MEC, tied for 6th in conference standings. The Pioneers are 5-3 at home this season.
Key Players to Watch
West Virginia State
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Jae Slack: Leads the team in scoring with 17.1 PPG and contributes 4.2 RPG.
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Miguel Martinez: Provides 13.3 PPG, leads in rebounds with 5.9 RPG, and shoots 47.9% from the field.
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Arthur Cox: Adds 11.5 PPG and 5.2 RPG while shooting an efficient 50.9% from the field.
Glenville State
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Alex Brown: Team's top scorer with 18.6 PPG and 6.3 RPG, shooting 47.2% from the field.
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Jordan Williams: Contributing 15.2 PPG and 5.8 RPG while shooting 37.9% from three-point range.
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Ethan Parker: Adding 11.9 PPG and leading the team in assists with 4.3 APG.
Statistical Leaders (MEC Rankings)
West Virginia State
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Points Per Game (PPG): 85.7 (2nd in MEC)
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Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 46.9% (3rd in MEC)
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Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 39.2 (4th in MEC)
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Blocks Per Game (BPG): 4.8 (2nd in MEC)
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Jae Slack: Ranks 3rd in MEC scoring (17.1 PPG).
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Miguel Martinez: Ranks 4th in MEC rebounding (5.9 RPG).
Glenville State
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Points Per Game (PPG): 82.3 (4th in MEC)
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Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 45.2% (5th in MEC)
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Rebounds Per Game (RPG): 38.7 (6th in MEC)
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Turnover Margin: +1.1 (3rd in MEC)
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Alex Brown: Ranks 4th in MEC scoring (18.6 PPG).
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Ethan Parker: Ranks 6th in assists (4.3 APG).
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Jordan Williams: Ranks 8th in MEC three-point percentage (37.9%).
Head-to-Head Matchup
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Overall Record: Glenville State leads the series 28-24.
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Last Meeting: WVSU defeated Glenville State 82-79 on November 23, 2024.
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Current Streak: WVSU has won the last four matchups.
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Largest Margin of Victory: Glenville State defeated WVSU 130-95 on December 18, 2010.
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Smallest Margin of Victory: WVSU edged Glenville State 75-74 on January 8, 2023.
Coaching Matchup
