Roundup: UC, State, Tech on road today
The University of Charleston men’s basketball team will look to continue the momentum of its three-game winning streak today at Pitt Johnstown. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.
The Golden Eagles (15-5, 10-4 West Virginia Conference) posted a 77-72 road victory Thursday over Shepherd. UPJ (10-7, 8-4) picked up a 93-71 win over Ohio Valley Thursday in Vienna.
West Virginia State will hit the road looking to rebound after Thursday’s 67-51 loss at home to Seton Hill. The Yellow Jackets (10-8, 8-6) will visit Shepherd today.
The Rams (8-9, 6-7) have dropped four straight games. State downed Shepherd 61-55 on Nov. 19 at Fleming Hall.
WVU Tech, winners of six of its last eight contests, will visit Rio Grande at 4 today. The Golden Bears (14-6) defeated Southern Virginia 99-72 Wednesday night in Montgomery, avenging a loss from earlier this season against the Knights.
Rio Grande (10-11) has lost its last three and six of its last seven. Tech defeated the Red Storm 92-56 on Dec. 1 at the Baisi Center.
BOYER SIGNS WITH TECH: Buffalo’s Hannah Boyer signed a letter of intent to play both volleyball and women’s basketball at WVU Tech.
Boyer, a three-sport athlete, is a four-year letter winner in volleyball, and averaged 15.1 points and 10.4 rebounds last year as a junior. She is averaging 10.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this year.
Boyer was also a member of last year’s state champion softball team at Buffalo, and was a Class A first-team all-state selection by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.
MARSHALL WOMEN FALL: Jasmine Lee scorched the nets for 21 points and corralled 15 rebounds as Memphis downed Marshall 71-58 in women’s basketball Thursday night at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis. The Tigers (15-4, 5-1 Conference USA) overcame a 37-32 halftime deficit.
Brittany Carter added 16 points for Memphis, while Nicole Dickson and Ramses Lonlack each posted 10.
Lateidra Elliott recorded 13 points for Marshall (12-7, 3-3), while Shay Weaver had 11.
RUMBLE AT THE REC CENTER: The Dawg House Gym will hold the “Rumble at the Rec Center” boxing and kickboxing fights April 7 at the South Charleston Community Center.
For more information, contact Rob Fletcher at 304-543-4064 or Mike Sheppard 304-483-5503.
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