Watch the full game archive of#7 Frostburg State vs. #2 WV Wesleyan in the Quarterfinals of the Women's 25/26 MEC Tournament.

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Sophie Nichols scored 25 points to lead Frostburg State to a 77-71 upset victory over West Virginia Wesleyan in the Mountain East Conference Tournament on Thursday at WesBanco Arena.

Frostburg State (16-14) used a dominant third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and seize control of the game. After trailing 36-29 at the break, the Bobcats exploded for 27 points in the third period, shooting over 70 percent from the field in the quarter to swing momentum and take a 56-53 lead into the final frame.

Nichols powered the offensive surge, finishing 10-of-18 from the floor and 3-of-6 from three-point range, while also recording three steals. Jenna Muha and Julie Spinelli added 17 points apiece, with Spinelli pulling down a team-high seven rebounds. Ayla Hileman contributed 11 points and four assists, helping Frostburg generate 22 fast-break points and 36 points in the paint.

The game featured seven lead changes and five ties, with Frostburg eventually pulling away late by converting key free throws. The Bobcats shot 19-of-25 from the free-throw line and 46.4 percent from the field overall.

West Virginia Wesleyan (18-7) was led by Ana Young’s 22 points, including four three-pointers. Kilah Dandridge added 18 points, while Emma Witt chipped in 15 points and five rebounds. Allie Daniels controlled the glass with 11 rebounds for the Bobcats.

Wesleyan held the early advantage thanks to strong perimeter shooting, hitting six first-half three-pointers to build its seven-point halftime lead. However, the offense cooled after the break as Frostburg’s defense tightened and transition opportunities mounted.

Despite outrebounding Frostburg 33-30, Wesleyan could not regain control after the third-quarter surge. The Bobcats closed the game by shooting 50 percent in the fourth quarter, sealing the six-point victory in front of a crowd of 520 at WesBanco Arena.