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WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -- West Liberty put on a dominant display Wednesday night at the ASRC, rolling past Salem University 112-67 behind a blistering offensive performance and relentless defensive pressure. The Hilltoppers buried 17 three-pointers, forced 27 turnovers, and converted those mistakes into 44 points while showcasing impressive depth with 59 points from the bench.
West Liberty set the tone early, opening the game with a layup from Peter Lattos and quickly establishing control. Aiden Davis sparked the perimeter attack with two first-half threes, including a deep shot at 0:56 that helped push the margin even further. The Hilltoppers' pace and defensive pressure overwhelmed Salem, resulting in 15 first-half turnovers and nine steals. By halftime, West Liberty held a commanding 61-32 lead, fueled by its transition scoring and bench production.
Dante Spadafora led all scorers with 15 points and added three steals. Lattos turned in an efficient 13-point performance and came one rebound shy of a double-double. Davis knocked down three triples and added two steals to anchor West Liberty's perimeter defense.
The Hilltoppers return to action on Saturday at 4 p.m., hosting Point Park in their Mountain East Conference opener at the ASRC.
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WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -- A dominant fourth quarter propelled West Liberty to a 71-50 win over Salem University on Wednesday night inside the ASRC. The Hilltoppers erupted for 25 points in the final period while holding the Tigers to just 4-of-22 shooting, turning a close game into a decisive nonconference victory.
Jameka Brungard posted a dominant double-double: 17 points, 20 rebounds, three blocks, and three steals.