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West Liberty Softball player Kayla Mancuso

West Liberty Softball Plays Double Header Against Glenville State

John George April 9, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. VA. - The West Liberty Softball Team headed to Glenville State for a double header on April 5th. The Hilltoppers entered the matchups with a 19-16 record. West Liberty was also riding...

West Liberty Men's Basketball Playoff Thriller

West Liberty Men’s Basketball Playoff Thriller

John George April 4, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. VA. - The West Liberty Men’s Basketball Team was set for Elite 8 action when they played Cal State Dominguez Hills. The game took place on Tuesday, March 25th, at the Ford Center in...

The Road to Recovery: Student-Athletes Overcoming Major Injuries

The Road to Recovery: Student-Athletes Overcoming Major Injuries

Trinity Howard April 1, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, WV - In college athletics, injuries are often an unavoidable part of the journey. For many student-athletes, an injury can feel like the end of their career, but for those who persevere,...

West Liberty University wrestler Ty McGeary

WLU Men’s Wrestling Competes at NCAA Division II Nationals

John George March 26, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.– The West Liberty Men’s Wrestling Team competed at the Division 2 NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 14th and 15th. The Hilltoppers sent three wrestlers to nationals, including...

WLU Freshman Guard John Dragas

West Liberty Men’s Basketball Record-Breaking Performance

John George February 27, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. - The West Liberty Hilltoppers Men’s Basketball Team was looking to win their 12th straight game as they hosted Salem University on Wednesday, February 26th. The Hilltoppers came...

Pictured left to right: Ty McGeary, Jordan Watters, Carter Winegardner, Breagan Pearson, and Alec Cook

West Liberty Men’s Wrestling Hosts Senior Night

John George February 19, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. - The West Liberty Men’s Wrestling Team held their annual Senior Night on February 13th, 2025. The Hilltoppers hosted Lake Erie College in a showdown between two top 15 teams. West...

West Liberty Wrestling Hosts MEC Tournament

West Liberty Wrestling Hosts MEC Tournament

John George February 8, 2025

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.– The West Liberty Men’s Wrestling Team played host to the 2025 MEC Championships on February 1st, 2025. This marked the sixth year in a row that the Hilltoppers have hosted the...

West Liberty vs West Chester

West Liberty Hilltoppers Kick Off Basketball Season

Alex Baker December 3, 2024

The West Liberty Men’s Basketball season started at the beginning of November, and the Hilltoppers managed to go 6-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play. This is the fourth consecutive season where...

West Liberty University Football Team Wraps up It's 2024 Season

West Liberty University Football Team Wraps up It’s 2024 Season

Alex Baker November 19, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV - The West Liberty Football Team wrapped up its 2024 season this month with The Hilltoppers taking losses in all three November matchups. The first would come on November 2, against the...

West Liberty University October Football Recap

West Liberty University October Football Recap

Alex Baker October 30, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va.—After starting the season 0-4, the West Liberty football team found its footing in October. The Hilltoppers went 2-2 this month, putting their overall record at 2-6. On October 5,...

Havoc on the Hill: Wrestling Takes Center Stage at West Liberty

Havoc on the Hill: Wrestling Takes Center Stage at West Liberty

Trinity Howard October 10, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, WV - West Liberty University prepares for an unforgettable night with the Women's and Men’s Wrestling teams. On October 18th, 6 pm, the ASRC will have three wrestling mats dominate the...

West Liberty University Launches Women's Wrestling Team with Ambitious Goals

West Liberty University Launches Women’s Wrestling Team with Ambitious Goals

Trinity Howard September 23, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. - West Liberty University is making history with the launch of its first women’s wrestling team, this 2024-25 season, featuring an impressive lineup of 18 female athletes ready...

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