MEC This Week

MEC This Week - Episode 21

We are quickly approaching the Mountain East Conference (MEC) tournament at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. Seeding races on the men's and women's sides are shaping up to be an interesting last few games. The MEC also announced that it would move its conference baseball tournament to the GoMart Ballpark in Charleston. Reid Amos, the MEC Commissioner, discussed yesterday's announcement and its meaning for the conference. What impact will it have? What should we expect from the men's and women's basketball tournaments in a few weeks? Jenna Eckleberry, the Frostburg State women's head basketball coach, stops by to discuss her team's season. She discusses the Bobcats' memorable game against West Libert on West Liberty. Coach Eckelberry also discusses the impact of Emilee Weakley. Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy for another edition of MEC This Week. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you find yours, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

MEC This Week - Episode 20

Today will feature big-time games with important wins on the line. Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy are back for another edition of MEC This Week. The two discuss the important matchups and storylines for the weekend. Justin Caldwell, the Glenville State men's head basketball coach, stop by to discuss the Pioneers' impressive season so far. What has worked well for them? What has changed lately that was not working earlier this season? What has Jordan Turbo Smith meant to this year's team? Mickayla Perdue, a Glenville State Lady Pioneers guard, discusses her season. What led her to choose Glenville State? How much of an impact did head coach Kim Stephens play into her decision? Subscribe to MEC This Week wherever you find your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

MEC This Week - Episode 19

This past weekend in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) had just about everything you could have asked for in both men's and women's hoops. A few memorable moments last weekend included Wheeling University picking up the upset victory over West Liberty by hanging 114 points, the University of Charleston holding off West Virginia State, and the Notre Dame College (OH) women's team staying at arm's length. Chris Richardson, the Wheeling Cardinals head basketball coach, joins Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy on today's episode of MEC This Week. Coach Richardson discusses how big of a boost Saturday's victory was, leading scorer John Korte's season so far, what Brent Price is doing differently this season, and more. Subscribe to MEC This Week wherever you find yours, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

MEC This Week - Episode 18

We continue seeing huge performances within the Mountain East Conference this season. Briggs Parris, a Fairmont State Falcon guard, joins the program and discusses his season thus far. What has this season been like for him? What did the 25-point win over West Liberty mean for Fairmont State last Saturday? How did he end up in Marion County? Lauren Calhoun, a forward for the Wheeling Cardinals and the MEC Women's Player of the Week, stops by and discusses her incredible performances last week. What led her to get into student teaching? How is this season going with the Cardinals? Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy for the latest edition of MEC This Week! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you find yours!

MEC This Week - Episode 17

The first podcast of 2023 has arrived! There is more stuff going on than we have time. This weekend should provide for an entertaining set of games, including the West Liberty vs Fairmont State matchup in Marion County. Ben Howlett, West Liberty Hilltoppers men's head basketball coach, stop by to discuss his team's hot start to the season. What has he seen from a few of his new faces, including Stephen Cannady? What did he and his staff learn whenever they played two games in Las Vegas? Stephanie Anderson, Fairmont State Falcons women's head basketball coach, joins the show, and she discusses what has changed in her first few years as a head coach. She also discusses the impact that former George Washington Patriot Katy Darnell has had on this year's team. Join Travis Jones and Taylor Kennedy for Episode 17 of MEC This Week. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get yours, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.