Athens, WV – The Golden Eagles were back on the road for another MEC test, this time taking on Concord at the Carter Center.
The Basics
- Location: Carter Center
- Final Score: UC 61, CU 68
- Records: Charleston (3-4, 1-1 MEC), Concord (5-3, 2-0 MEC)
How It Happened
Charleston entered the game looking to build momentum after Wednesday's convincing win over Glenville State. The opening quarter was tightly contested, with both teams trading baskets early. Ksenija Mitrić came out hot, knocking down two three-pointers and adding an assist in the first three minutes. Even so, the Mountain Lions kept pace, tying the game at 15 midway through the quarter. After a brief scoring drought from both sides, UC closed the quarter strong. Jordan Scully converted a layup in the paint and followed it up with a three-pointer to spark an 8–0 run, giving the Golden Eagles the lead after one.
Charleston carried that energy into the second quarter. The backcourt duo of Mitrić and Stokes continued to pressure Concord's defense. After the Mountain Lions trimmed the lead to six, Paris Stokes knocked down two free throws and Mitrić added her third three-pointer of the night, pushing the advantage back to 11. The teams traded baskets heading into halftime, with UC holding a 40–29 lead.
The second half, however, was a different story. Charleston managed just five points in the third quarter while Concord exploded for 23, capitalizing on six UC turnovers to flip the momentum and take a seven-point lead.
With the game still within reach entering the fourth, the Golden Eagles came out aggressive. O'Dea opened the frame with a jumper, and Stokes connected from deep to pull UC closer. The contest remained tight down the stretch. Stokes drilled another three to make it 62–60 Concord with 1:25 remaining, but the Mountain Lions closed the game on a stronger note, securing the 68–61 win.
Concord held a decisive advantage in the paint, outscoring UC 32–18. Paris Stokes continued her strong season, finishing with a team-high 15 points.
Up Next
Charleston returns home to the Wehrle Innovation Center on Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 PM, hosting West Liberty University.
