ELKINS, W. Va. - Glenville State showed off the potent attack that has them ranked first in Division II in Scoring Offense, riding a big third quarter to a 117-85 victory over host Davis & Elkins on Wednesday night in the McDonnell Center.

Both teams exchanged baskets to start the game, before Rachel Bolyard's three-pointer gave the Senators a 13-10 lead midway through the first quarter. The Pioneers began connecting on their attempts from long range, but a balanced attack by the Senators found a 31-31 tie to end the first quarter. An effective Pioneer offense took control in the second quarter, taking a 46-33 lead before Jay Kilpatrick's three-pointer sparked the Senator attack. The Senators would crawl back behind Jamiyah Johnson's inside presence, cutting the lead to five with 2:15 left in the first half. A rejuvenated Glenville squad would close out the first half with a 62-49 lead.

After Sydney Nestor kicked off the second half scoring, Glenville State went on an 14-0 run to establish control of the third quarter. The Pioneers' offensive surge spurred the Senators' miscues, as their pressing defense capitalized fully to pull away.

Jamiyah Johnson finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Sydney Nestor scored in double figures for the third consecutive game, adding 10, to go with six rebounds. Peyton Mohler (11 points) and Jay Kilpatrick (10 points) would also finish in double figures.

THE RUNDOWN

• Glenville State (11-4, 7-2 MEC) - 117
• Davis & Elkins (2-12, 2-7 MEC) - 85
• The McDonnell Center - Elkins, W. Va.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Following a back-and-forth start to the game, Rachel Bolyard's three-pointer gave D&E a 13-10 lead with 6:15 remaining in the first quarter.
• A 10-2 run gave the Pioneers a 43-33 lead in the second quarter, a lead that would hold through the remainder of the first half.
• Glenville State's big third quarter gave the Pioneers a lead that would prove insurmountable.

GAME NOTES

• Jamiyah Johnson finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds to record her ninth straight double-double.
• The nationally-renowned Pioneer offensive attack was in full force on Wednesday night, as six Glenville State players finished in double figures, led by Re'Shawna Stone with 26 and Zakiyah Winfield (20 points). This was the fifth straight game where the Pioneers eclipsed 100 points.

UP NEXT
In between home stands, the Senators will head to Athens, W. Va for a showdown with the Concord Mountain Lions on Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 P.M..