Concord Rings in the New Year with Matchup Against Salem

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ATHENS, W.Va. - The Concord University women's basketball team opens the new year with home non-conference matchup against Salem Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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HISTORY:
Series History vs. Salem: Concord leads 18-8

Last Five Meetings vs. Salem
Feburary 5, 2025: Concord 84 - Salem 63 (Athens, W.Va.)
December 7, 2024: Concord 81 - Salem 73 (Salem, W.Va.)
Feburary 10, 2024: Concord 64 - Salem 53 (Athens, W.Va.)
November 29, 2023: Concord 75 - Salem 67 (Salem, W.Va.)
January 31, 2022: Concord 96 - Salem 71 (Athens, W.Va.)

Concord at a Glance
Overall Record: 7-4
MEC Record: 4-1
Home Record: 4-2
Away Record: 3-2
Neutral Record: 0-0
Streak: L1
Last Five: 4-1
MEC Rank: First

Salem at a Glance
Overall Record: 1-8
Home Record: 0-4
Away Record: 1-3
Neutral Record: 0-1
Streak: L6
Last Five: 0-5

TALE OF THE TAPE: Concord vs. Salem

Concord	Statistical Category	Salem
7	Wins	1
74.0	Points Per Game	51.1
73.3	Points Allowed Per Game	73.8
40.6	Rebounds Per Game	37.0
12.6	Assists Per Game	9.8
8.6	Steals Per Game	11.8
3.5	Blocks Per Game	1.6
42.1	Field Goal Percentage	30.4
32.9	Three Point Percentage	18.9
73.3	Free Throw Percentage	66.0

Concord Leaders:
Points Per Game: Abbie Smith (17.6), Kenyah Stubbs (14.0), Olivia Ziolkowski (9.7)
Rebounds Per Game: Abbie Smith (10.4), Olivia Ziolkowski (5.3)
Assists Per Game: Kenyah Stubbs (2.8), Kiley Smich (2.1), Kennedy Scales (2.1)
Blocks Per Game: Olivia Ziolkowski (1.4)
Steals Per Game: Kenyah Stubbs (2.1)
Field-Goal Leader: Alexis Frazee (57.1)
Three-Pointers Made: Alexis Frazee (17)
Free-Throw Percentage: Abbie Smith (84.2)

Salem Leaders:
Points Per Game: Nakayla Green (9.6), Batoul Khaleefah (8.1), Meilin Guo (7.7)
Rebounds Per Game: Meilin Guo (6.3), Taja Brown (5.8)
Assists Per Game: Nakayla Green (1.9), Batoul Khaleefah (1.1), Kori Pillette (1.1)
Blocks Per Game: Three Tied (0.3)
Steals Per Game: Nakayla Green (1.7)
Field-Goal Leader: Meilin Guo (44.2)
Three-Pointers Made: Nakayla Green (14)
Free-Throw Percentage: Batoul Khaleefah (92.3)

OPENING TIP
The Concord University women's basketball opens the new year with a home matchup against the Salem Tigers Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

LAST TIME OUT
The Mountain Lions fell in a nailbiter on the road against ranked Mountain East foe, Fairmont State, 70-76. While CU entered the halftime break with a three-point advantage, but the Fighting Falcons narrowly outpaced Concord in the second half. Concord was spurred on by the top bench performance of the year, as junior guard Alexis Frazee added a game-high 24 points. Senior forward Abbie Smith was the other Mountain Lion in double figures, putting up 14 points and eight rebounds.

RED HOT SHOOTER
Frazee has been on a massive two-game tear for Concord. The junior guard's 24-point performance against Fairmont State consisted of six three-pointers which tied the single-game school record for three-point makes in a single game. She also tacked on four rebounds, an assist, and a steal in a career-high 33 minutes of action. In the game prior against Point Park, Frazee scored 17 points on excellent efficiency. She was 6-of-8 from the field and 5-for-6 from three-point range. In addition to the scoring outburst, Frazee dished out four assists. Over the two games, Frazee was 11-of-15 on three-point attempts for a stellar 73.3 percent clip. It all led to Frazee being tabbed the MEC Co-Player of the Week. She is tied for fourth in the MEC in made three-pointers (17).

EXCELLENCE ON THE ARC
Concord has been a top team in the MEC in shooting three-pointers and preventing three-pointers. On the offensive end, Concord ranks third in the conference with a three-point percentage of 32.9. Frazee, senior guard Kennedy Scales, freshman guard Lacee Smith and senior forward Olivia Ziolkowski all shoot north of 35 percent from three-point range. Success from beyond the arc has been important to winning for CU, as they are 4-1 when making eight or more three-pointers in a game this season. On the defensive end, the Mountain Lions rank second in opponent three-point percentage, allowing just 27.9 of opposing threes to drop. Concord has held its opponents under 40 percent from three-point range in all but three games this year.

FIERCE FORWARD
Abbie Smith has been a beacon of consistency for Concord women's basketball over the years, and is continuing her form as one of the conference's brightest stars. Through 11 games, Smith ranks amongst the MEC's best in multiple categories. The Little Hocking, Ohio native is averaging 17.6 points per game (third), 10.4 rebounds per game (first), 1.1 blocks per game (sixth), a field goal percentage of 54.5 (first), and a free throw percentage of 84.2 (fourth). In Concord's last two games, Smith has posted a combined 31 points and 19 rebounds.

SETTLE BACK IN
With two weeks having passed since Concord's last outing, the Mountain Lions will look to get back into the swing of things against Salem. Under Head Coach Tesla Southcott, Concord is 2-1 in its first game back after the holidays. A season ago, Concord defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 74-73 with a last second buzzer-beater from A. Smith.

KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE
Concord has collected 11 straight victories over the Salem Tigers dating all the way back to the 2006-07 season. This includes a perfect 4-0 record under Coach Southcott. Looking back at last year's home matchup against Salem, Smith led the way with a double-double consisting of 18 points and 12 rebounds. Scales chipped in with 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Frazee notched 10 points as well, as the Mountain Lions had five scorers in double figures in the 84-63 win at the Carter Center.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

11 - Scales is the only Concord player with at least one assist in all 11 games this season.

23 - Concord forced 23 turnovers by Salem in last year's home win which turned into 26 points off turnovers.

46 - A. Smith is second in Division II among active player with 46 career double-doubles.

SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Salem is off to a 1-8 start to the 2025-26 season. Under first year coach Corey Hines, the Tigers search for a bit of positive momentum in the new year. Salem is led by junior guard Nakayla Green who posts 9.6 points per game. The Tigers were dealt a 105-58 loss the last time out against Glenville State.