ELKINS, W.Va. — Fairmont State secured a 93-79 victory over Davis & Elkins on Wednesday at the McDonnell Center. The Falcons pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Senators 53-42, and dominated inside with 46 points in the paint.
Fairmont State opened the game with a strong offensive performance, starting with a jumper from
David Jolinder and maintaining a steady scoring pace. The team's shooting accuracy from beyond the arc, highlighted by 5 successful 3-pointers, contributed significantly to their early lead. Despite turning the ball over nine times, the Falcons capitalized on fast-break opportunities, scoring 11 points in transition.
The half saw the Falcons build a lead through consistent offensive execution, with
CJ Meredith and
Miguel Martinez each adding crucial 3-pointers. The Falcons' defensive efforts were marked by a block from
Rene Diop and several key defensive rebounds. The half closed with the Falcons holding a slender advantage, leading 40-37 over the Senators.
Fairmont State opened the second half with a focus on interior scoring, achieving a strong presence in the paint. Diop and
Drey Carter contributed key baskets early, helping maintain a balanced score. At 16:41, Carter's 3-pointer tied the game at 47-47, indicating the Falcons' ability to respond quickly to the Senators' advances.
As the half progressed, the Falcons capitalized on defensive stops and rebounding, allowing them to extend their lead.
Tyheil Peterson's steal and subsequent fast-break play culminated in a dunk by
Zycheus Dobbs at 12:39, pushing the score to 60-52. This sequence highlighted the Falcons' transition play and bench contributions.
In the closing minutes, the Falcons effectively widened their lead through consistent scoring, highlighted by
Joey Brown's defensive rebound and subsequent fast-break dunk at 0:44. They ended the game strong, finishing with a 53-42 advantage in the second half, resulting in a final score of 93-79.
Meredith led the team with 17 points, converting four 3-pointers and making 5 of 12 field goals. Carter added 16 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots and contributing six rebounds. Jolinder scored 14 points, connecting on 6 of 8 field goals and collecting six boards. Diop recorded 10 points, shot 5 of 6 from the field, and grabbed eight rebounds.
Fairmont State welcomes West Virginia Wesleyan College to Joe Retton Arena on Saturday, December 6. Start time is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
