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ATHENS, W.Va. - The Concord University women's basketball teams looks for 10th straight win over rival, Bluefield State.
SCHEDULE:
November 19, 2025 (Wednesday): Bluefield State at Concord
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HISTORY:
Series History vs. Bluefield State: Concord leads 41-16
Last Five Meetings vs. Bluefield State:
November 20, 2024: Concord 85 - Bluefield State 72 (Bluefield, W.Va.)
February 5, 2024: Concord 72 - Bluefield State 53 (Bluefield, W.Va.)
November 15, 2023: Concord 74 - Bluefield State 73 (Athens, W.Va.)
February 13, 2023: Concord 70 - Bluefield State 63 (Athens, W.Va.)
November 15, 2022: Bluefield State 80 - Concord 74 (Bluefield, W.Va.)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Concord vs. Bluefield State
| Concord |
Statistical Category |
Bluefield State |
| 1 |
Wins |
1 |
| 82.0 |
Points Per Game |
81.5 |
| 79.5 |
Points Allowed Per Game |
59.5 |
| 44.0 |
Rebounds Per Game |
40.5 |
| 13.0 |
Assists Per Game |
13.0 |
| 7.5 |
Steals Per Game |
24.5 |
| 4.0 |
Blocks Per Game |
1.0 |
| 45.0 |
Field Goal Percentage |
42.1 |
| 34.4 |
Three Point Percentage |
20.9 |
| 76.3 |
Free Throw Percentage |
72.2 |
FEED THE FORWARDS
The Mountain Lions got a lot of production from their frontcourt in the opening weekend. senior
Abbie Smith, 1,400-point scroer in her career averaged of 25 and 12 through two games. Smith finished one points off her career high with 29 points versus Seton Hill. Her new frontcourt mate, junior forward
Olivia Ziolkowski, put up two solid performances herself. She's averaging 12 points, six boards, and two blocks after her first two games in the Maroon and Gray. Amongst the Mountain East, Smith ranks third in points per game, tied for first in rebounds, top five in field goal percentage and top five in free throw percentage. Ziolkowski is tied for first with Smith in blocks per game and tied for first in free throw percentage.
SMOOTH MOVES
Concord's starting point guard, sophomore
Kenyah Stubbs, putting on quite a show at the Carter Center against Seton Hill and Lock Haven. Stubbs had a career day against SHU, putting up a career-high 26 points and knocking down 11 field goals. She also showcased her defensive prowess, racking up six steals through the first pair of games which ranks tied for fourth among the MEC. Stubbs' 26 points aided Smith's 29 points as the duo's 55 points were the most for CU teammates since February 2024 when Smith and former Mountain Lion
Skylar Davidson also combined for 55 points at West Liberty.
FROM THE STRIPE
CU found a lot of success from the charity stripe in the opening weekend. They went to the line 59 times, making 45 of their attempts for a clip of 76.3 percent. The Mountain Lions' ability to make free throws was crucial in the 77-68 victory over Lock Haven. In that one, Concord went 29-for-38 on its freebies to help propel the offense. The 29 made free throws were the most since February 2024 at Davis & Elkins, where they went 29-36. Smith went 11-12 and Ziolkowski went a perfect 6-6. As a team, the Mountain Lions have the second most free throw makes and attempts in the conference.
EFFICIENT START
The Maroon and Gray have done a really nice job of being efficient on the offensive end and forcing other teams to be inefficient with their stifling defense. Offensively, Concord has posted a field goal percentage of 45.0 (fourth in the MEC), a three point field goal percentage of 34.4 (third in the MEC), and a free throw percentage of 76.3 (fifth). This has culminated in Concord having the best offense in the league, averaging 82 points per game. On the defensive end, opponents are shooting 38.4 percent from the field (third-lowest), they have a three point percentage of 17.8 (second-lowest), and a free throw percentage of 60.0 (lowest).
FRESHMEN BOOST
Concord got a big performance from three freshmen in their first few games in college. Guard
Cadence Blackburn put up a team-high six assists in the close defeat against Seton Hill and followed it up by making two big threes in the win over Lock Haven. Guard
Lacee Smith also provided a big spark from beyond the arc, hitting two threes against LHU, and going 3-4 from the line. Guard
Nasiya Smith finished with five points, three rebounds, and an assist against Lock Haven. The trio were the first three players off the CU's bench in both games over the weekend.
LIGHT THE FUSE
Concord will do battle with their Mercer County rivals, Bluefield State, for the only time in 2025-26 on Wednesday night. A season ago, Concord defeated Big Blue 85-72 on the road with a signature performance Smith that shouldered the load. She stuffed the stat sheet, finishing with 27 points, 15 rebounds, four steals, three assists, and went 11-18 from the field. Concord enters with a four game win streak over Bluefield State and haven't lost since November 15, 2022 in Bluefield.
SCOUTING THE BIG BLUE
Bluefield State also started the year 1-1 after trouncing Mansfield 100-53, and narrowly falling to Clarion 63-66. Big Blue returns their leading scorer from a year ago in senior guard
Jasmine Jenkins who put up 14.2 ppg in 2024-25. Bluefield State employs a full-court press and creates havoc with their defense and through two games, it's working. Big Blue is averaging 24.5 steals a game and forcing opponents to average an astronomical 40.5 turnovers per game.
