Today in Wheeling History: February 8--Wheeling College women's basketball notched their first win ever, edging Ohio University-Belmont 35-26, with Mary Fitzpatrick leading the charge at 14 points (1969).
On Saturday afternoon, February 8, 1969, Wheeling College's women's basketball team marked the commencement of their six-game schedule with a triumphant 35-26 win over the Belmont County Branch of Ohio University at the Wheeling College Fieldhouse. Fran Burns, the moderator of the Women's Athletic Association at the college, outlined the upcoming games, including matchups against West Liberty State College, Bethany College, and Marietta College, among others. Mary Fitzpatrick emerged as the standout player of the game, securing 14 points for Wheeling College, while Kathy Math contributed eight points for the visiting Belmont team. The victory was a significant milestone for the Wheeling College team in their inaugural season.
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Photo Credits: Wheeling News-Register and Wheeling Intelligencer
On Saturday afternoon, February 8, 1969, Wheeling College's women's basketball team marked the commencement of their six-game schedule with a triumphant 35-26 win over the Belmont County Branch of Ohio University at the Wheeling College Fieldhouse. Fran Burns, the moderator of the Women's Athletic Association at the college, outlined the upcoming games, including matchups against West Liberty State College, Bethany College, and Marietta College, among others. Mary Fitzpatrick emerged as the standout player of the game, securing 14 points for Wheeling College, while Kathy Math contributed eight points for the visiting Belmont team. The victory was a significant milestone for the Wheeling College team in their inaugural season.
To learn more: (http://tinyurl.com/37m3zv9m) (http://tinyurl.com/mw83z5r9) (http://tinyurl.com/vfufe5m7)
Photo Credits: Wheeling News-Register and Wheeling Intelligencer
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