All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Wesleyan women struggle in fourth quarter and tumble to Frostburg State, 66-61

BUCKHANNON — The lead changed one time and that’s all Frostburg State University needed to pull out a late victory over the West Virginia Wesleyan women, 66-61, Wednesday.

Wesleyan kept the conference’s leading scorer in check for much of the game, holding Emilee Weakley to only seven first half points. But Weakley started hitting in the second half, scoring 16 of her 23-point total to lead her team, and she hit a three-pointer with 1:47 remaining to put Frostburg up for the first and only time in the game.

Wesleyan maintained a comfortable lead in the first 20 minutes of play, going up by as much as 13, despite its leading scorer Emma Witt sitting the bench after the first 10 minutes with three personal fouls. The third quarter faired well for Wesleyan, too, as guard Shelby Genes added to her game-leading 21-point total and the Lady ‘Cats took a 45-36 lead into the final frame. That’s when the team shooting percentage fell apart. Wesleyan had a 28 percent fourth quarter while Frostburg hit 69 percent of its attempts to outscore the home team 30-16.

Witt ended the game with six rebounds and 15 points, keeping her second in the conference in scoring behind Weakley. Sydney Baird added 10 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Weakley scored a double-double with her 23 points and 13 rebounds. Taylor Smith helped Frostburg with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists.

The Lady Bobcats (10-5, 6-4 MEC) travel to Davis & Elkins College (1-14, 1-9 MEC) on Saturday, Jan. 25 for a 2 p.m. tip with the Senators.

Boxscore

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Man faces new charge related to stolen UTV from Barbour County

Travis Medina, 41, of Buckhannon, faces a new charge of receiving or transferring stolen goods after authorities found a UTV reportedly stolen from Barbour County.

River Fest returns in August with free food, live music and paddling for the whole community

River Fest will return August 23 with free food, live music, beginner kayaking, and community activities for all ages, aiming to attract 200 attendees and celebrate the Buckhannon River in memory of its founder, April Keating.

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: June 30 – July 4, 2025

Buckhannon has announced upcoming public meetings, July 4th holiday closures, a community celebration and fireworks, yard waste collection dates, and information on utility payments and city service requests available online.

Buckhannon City Council Agenda: July 3, 2025

The Buckhannon City Council has released the agenda for its upcoming meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025.

Deloris Y. Jack

Deloris Jack, 91, a homemaker and Lifetime Member of the Upshur County E.M.S., passed away June 28, 2025, leaving behind her son, sister, extended family, and a legacy of community service.

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Director of Nursing earns Nurse Executive Board certification

Karla Tucker, Director of Nursing at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital, has earned the prestigious Nurse Executive-Board Certified credential, reflecting her leadership and commitment to excellence in nursing practice and patient care.

WVWC’s new director of technical theatre finds passion in set design

Boyd Wolz, an experienced set designer and educator with credits in theatre, film, and television, has been appointed as West Virginia Wesleyan College’s new director of technical theatre.

Upshur County Public Library awarded $20K AARP grant to launch digital literacy classes for older adults

The Upshur County Public Library has received a $20,000 AARP grant to offer free digital literacy classes for adults 50 and older, providing computer skills training both at the library and via a mobile classroom.

Barbara Ann Dawson

Barbara Ann Dawson, 85, a longtime French Creek Elementary reading aide and active church and Eastern Star member, died June 27 at home, survived by her three sons, grandchildren, and many loved ones.