Charleston, W.Va. – Golden Eagles pick up second MEC win with victory over the Pioneers at home.
 
The Basics:
Location: Wehrle Innovation Center
Score: UC  99, GSU 83
Records: UC 3-2 (2-0 MEC), GSU 1-3 (0-2 MEC)
 
How it Happened:
Glenville State opened the game, going on a 10-2 run not missing a shot that they took, but Charleston countered and went on a run of their own scoring the next eight points to tie the game at 10-10 heading into the first media timeout.
 
Following the media timeout Charleston continued their run and went on to lead over the Pioneers 18-10.
 
 The next twelve minutes of the half were fairly matched as both teams traded buckets back and forth keeping the game within a few possessions. Eddie Colbert III was the difference maker heading into the locker room as he went on a six-point run in the remaining minutes of the half.
 
Riding the momentum gained from the first half, Charleston continued to fire on all cylinders. Before the under-15 media timeout, the Golden Eagles' advantage grew to 23 points.
 
Glenville State went on a 19-10 run in the last five minutes of the game, but it would not be enough to make a comeback. Charleston finished the match with a sixteen-point lead over the Pioneers.
 
The Golden Eagles picked up their second Mountain East Conference win and improved to 3-2 overall.
 
Eddie Colbert III led the team with nineteen points and eight rebounds. Keith Williams had eighteen points shooting 70%.
 
Up Next:
Charleston will travel to Slippery Rock on Saturday for a non-conference match up.