BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan women’s basketball delivered a dominant performance in its 2025–26 home opener on Wednesday evening, overwhelming Frostburg State 89–58 inside Rockefeller Center. The Lady Bobcats (2–1, 1–0 MEC) controlled the game on both ends of the floor, shooting a blistering 54.5% from the field while forcing 14 turnovers and turning them into 17 points.
Wesleyan erupted for 27 points in the third quarter and 26 more in the fourth, outscoring Frostburg 53–30 in the second half to turn a competitive matchup into a decisive Mountain East Conference victory.
Wesleyan Guard Ana Young was nearly unstoppable, pouring in 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-8 from three, while adding a block and a steal. Young caught fire in the second half, hitting four threes in the final 20 minutes and setting the tone for Wesleyan’s offensive explosion.
Lady Bobcat forward Emma Witt added a commanding all-around performance with 17 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals, consistently pushing tempo and creating scoring opportunities. Her playmaking orchestrated a Lady Bobcat attack that finished with a season-high 27 assists on 36 made field goals.
Forward Avery Childers filled the stat sheet with 13 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and a block, thriving as a facilitator in transition and the half court. Sydney Baird also reached double figures with 11 points, going a perfect 2-for-2 from deep.
Bench Depth Shines
Wesleyan’s depth played a key role, contributing 18 bench points, including bursts from:
Kilah Dandridge – 6 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Addie Davis – 5 points on 2-of-3 shooting, including a three
Rebekha Rupert – 4 points and quality interior minutes
Hannah Stemple – drilled a late three to put an exclamation point on the night
Fifteen different Bobcats entered the game, and thirteen found the scoring column as Wesleyan’s energy and pace never relented.
Wesleyan held Frostburg to 39% shooting, including just 31.6% from three, and no Lady Bobcat committed more than one turnover. The home team dominated the glass 32–28 and produced 10 second-chance points, even against a physical Frostburg lineup.
The Lady Bobcats’ defensive pressure was especially impactful in the second and third quarters, where they generated live-ball turnovers that led to quick-strike buckets from Young, Witt, and Childers. Wesleyan’s eight fast-break points underscored their ability to turn stops into scores.
Frostburg State (3–4, 0–1 MEC) was paced by forward Jenna Muha, who finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, providing consistent interior scoring and effort on the glass. Julie Spinelli added nine points and seven rebounds, while Sophie Nichols supplied a spark off the bench with nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from deep. Frostburg’s reserves contributed 24 bench points, yet the team was unable to overcome Wesleyan’s efficiency and ball movement as the game progressed.
Game Flow
1st Quarter: Wesleyan edged ahead 15–14 after a back-and-fourth opening frame.
2nd Quarter: A 21-point period pushed the Bobcats to a 36–28 halftime lead, capped by a late jumper from Dandridge.
3rd Quarter: Wesleyan exploded for 27 points, fueled by threes from Baird and Young and relentless pressure inside from Witt and Childers.
4th Quarter: The Bobcats kept their foot on the gas with 26 points, including Young’s fifth three of the night and Stemple’s late triple to punctuate the 31-point win.
The Lady Bobcats travel to Fairmont State University on Saturday, Dec. 6 for a 2 p.m. tip with the Falcons.
