FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State (20-8, 13-7 MEC) defeated Frostburg State (14-14, 9-11 MEC) 90-66, capitalizing on 35 points off turnovers at Joe Retton Arena. The Falcons maintained control throughout, leading in points in the paint with 40.

Fairmont State initiated play with Gabby Reep sinking two free throws to secure an early lead. The team then capitalized on turnovers, with Hadley Horne scoring a fast-break layup and Haylen Cook following suit, giving the Falcons a slim lead halfway through the quarter. As the clock wound down, Reep played a crucial role, assisting on a three-pointer by Leila Jones and making a layup in the final seconds. The Falcons ended the first quarter ahead 23-19.

Fairmont State significantly widened its advantage with a dominant 25-point performance in the second quarter. A critical series of plays included Horne hitting back-to-back 3-pointers, which helped establish momentum. Alanna Tate contributed crucial points in the paint, and Cook capitalized on a fast break to extend the lead. Despite the Bobcats' attempts to keep pace, the Falcons held a strong defensive presence, forcing six turnovers and limiting the visitors' scoring opportunities. The quarter concluded with the Falcons leading 48-36.

Fairmont State surged in the third quarter, building on its lead with a critical 3-pointer by Cook at 8:17, assisted by Reep, extending the advantage to 51–38. Their defense capitalized on the Bobcats' turnovers, with a notable steal by Zaniya Murray leading to a layup, pushing the score to 53–38. Maintaining control, the Falcons converted crucial free throws and ended the quarter ahead 67–50.

Fairmont State opened the fourth quarter with significant momentum, sparked by Horne's layup and subsequent 3-pointer, assisted by Cook, extending its lead early. The team capitalized on turnovers, with Murray contributing defensively with key steals that transitioned into scoring opportunities. Maintaining control throughout, the Falcons converted on critical free throws, including two by A'Mauria Riep in the final seconds, securing a decisive victory. 

Gabby Reep scored 15 points, including converting 9 of 10 free throws, and recorded six assists. Hadley Horne added 14 points, making three 3-pointers while collecting two steals. Zaniya Murray tallied 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting and recorded four steals. Alanna Tate finished with 11 points and six rebounds, contributing two steals as well.

Fairmont State is the fifth-seed in the Mountain East Conference Tournament and will face Concord University on Thursday, March 5 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. Game time is slated for 8:30 p.m.