Miles Sadler Shines in WVU Basketball Exhibition Win Over Glenville State

WVU basketball topped Glenville State 103-66 in the Waco Oil & Gas Shootout Friday in Glenville, W.Va.

Sophomore center Mouhamed Sylla opened coring with a dunk and freshman guard Miles Sadler hit his first three-pointer attempt of the night. A three by GSU guard Prince Mosengo brought the score to 8-6 in WVU’s favor.

The Mountaineers found a perfect blend of offense and defense, going on a 21-0 run over the next seven minutes.

The script flipped after that, as WVU had a field goal drought of over four minutes where Glenville State cut the lead to 31-18. Junior guard Martin Somerville ended the drought with a three-pointer at the 5:41 mark.

WVU managed to only allow five points in the final five e minutes of play, taking a 48-26 lead to halftime.

Sadler led WVU in scoring in the first half with nine points and Sylla was second with eight, surpassing his total from the team’s first scrimmage against Maryland. Sadler also added four rebounds and two assists.

WVU kept the foot on the gas, outscoring GSU 55-40 in the second half.

Sadler finished the game strong with a team-high 18 points with six rebounds, six assists and just one turnover.

WVU shot almost 50% from the floor and won the rebounding battle 43-21. The Mountaineers turned defense into offense with 45 points off turnovers.

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