Wheeling University Women's Basketball Falls to West Virginia Wesleyan 57-52

In a thrilling contest, the Wheeling University Women's Basketball team faced off against West Virginia Wesleyan, ultimately falling 57-52 after a strong start. The Cardinals led for most of the game, thanks to a solid defensive showing that limited the Bobcats to just 26.67% shooting in the first quarter. However, a late surge from West Virginia Wesleyan in the fourth quarter shifted the momentum and secured their victory. This loss snapped Wheeling's recent winning streak as they had been performing well defensively, allowing only 51.6 points per game in prior outings. Meanwhile, Illinois Wesleyan University continues its undefeated run, maintaining a No. 2 ranking in the latest D3hoops.com poll, with a perfect 19-0 record. The Titans are set to face Carroll University on February 5, looking to extend their winning streak.