Falcons’ press puts away Bobcats

Wesleyan forward Kelsey Williams (4) soars above the Fairmont State defense for a slam dunk during the first half of Saturday’s game. Williams turned in another double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds, but the Bobcats fell to the Falcons, 78-67. Photo by ANDREW REINER/The Record Delta

BUCKHANNON — The Fairmont State Falcons used a full-court pressure defense to force the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats out of their offensive rhythm in the second half of Saturday’s WVIAC basketball matchup, as the Falcons pulled away for a 79-67 win.

Fairmont State outscored Wesleyan 15-7 in points off turnovers and, thanks to a slew of high-percentage shots on fast breaks, shot 61 percent from the field in the second half. The Falcons also shot 9-for-11 from the free-throw line over the final 20 minutes and 13-for-16 from the game, improving 15-4 overall and 13-2 in WVIAC action.



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