WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -- West Liberty shot over 60 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers in a 94-69 victory over Fairmont State on Wednesday evening at the ASRC.
 
The loss snaps Fairmont's three-game winning streak and drops the Falcon's record to 6-9 on the season. The Hilltoppers improved to 8-7 on the year and have now won three games in a row. With the win, WLU remains in second-place in the MEC North standings with just one regular season game to play.
 
West Liberty shot 58 percent from the field in the opening half and opened up a 50-26 advantage at the break. The Hilltoppers continued their hot shooting in the second half and stretched the lead to as many as 32 (58-26) at the 7:02 mark of the third quarter.
 
Fairmont State shot 42 percent from the field in the loss, including just 3-of-9 from behind the arc.
 
West Liberty's shooting performance overshadowed 26 Hilltoppers turnovers (18 Fairmont State steals). The 'Toppers also held a commanding 45-25 advantage on the glass in the win.
 
Alyssa DeAngelo led the Falcons in the scoring column with 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Sierra Kotchman also chipped in 17 points, and Jertaya Hall chipped in 12 points and five rebounds.
 
Arriana Manzay led five double-figure scorers for the Hilltoppers with 20 points and five rebounds. Jaclyn Kitts finished the evening with 16 points and six assists. WLU passed out 29 assists on 38 made baskets.
 
Fairmont State will wrap up the 2021 regular season on Saturday with a 2 p.m. tip against Frostburg State on senior day.