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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...

Photo courtesy of WLU Athletics

An Early Recap of 2024 WLU Football

Alex Baker September 23, 2024

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va.—The Hilltopper Football Team had a rough start to the season, going 0-4 overall and 0-2 in conference play. The season kicked off on August 29 when West Liberty welcomed Walsh...

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Derrick Rose: The “Windy City Assassin”

David Wiselka April 29, 2024

Derrick Rose, a talented basketball player from Chicago, Illinois, was adored by his hometown and recognized as a skilled athlete. With his impressive dunks and shots from the perimeter, he had the potential...

Photo courtesy of Randy Vazquez / Bay Area News Group

Stephen Curry: The 3-Point Assassin

David Wiselka April 26, 2024

Stephen Curry has had a phenomenal career as a basketball player, earning four NBA Championships, two season MVP awards, one NBA Finals MVP, 10 NBA All-Star selections, 9 All-NBA selections, an NBA All-Star...

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American Cornhole League OPEN 11 Held in Tridelphia

Hunter Dodson April 7, 2024

This past month, the American Cornhole League OPEN 11 took place at the Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia, West Virginia. The ACL OPEN is a series of cornhole tournaments run by the American Cornhole...

WLU Men’s Basketball Defeats Davis & Elkins

WLU Men’s Basketball Defeats Davis & Elkins

Davy McKinney, Contributing Writer December 7, 2023

 The number two West Liberty University (WLU) Hilltoppers men’s basketball team traveled to Elkins, West Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 2 to take on the Senators of Davis & Elkins College. The Senators...

Behind the Scenes of Hilltoppers Women’s Basketball

Behind the Scenes of Hilltoppers Women’s Basketball

Brooke Perri, Contributing Writer December 7, 2023

The West Liberty University (WLU) women’s basketball team is currently on a four game win streak, going 3-0 in conference. Overall, they have won five games and lost two. Coach Kyle Cooper feels they...

West Liberty Hilltoppers Basketball preseason predictions

West Liberty Hilltoppers Basketball preseason predictions

Brooke Perri, Contributing Writer November 4, 2023

After coming off of a successful season last year, everyone is wondering what this year holds for The Hilltoppers. Luckily, coach Ben Howlett sat down to talk about his view on things, and what we are...

West Liberty Women’s Soccer beats the Bobcats

West Liberty Women’s Soccer beats the Bobcats

John George, Contributing Writer October 12, 2023

The West Liberty Women’s Soccer team took on the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats on Sunday Oct. 1. The game took place at the West Family Athletic Complex and kicked off at 3 p.m. West Liberty came into...

West Liberty Hilltoppers lose again on Homecoming

West Liberty Hilltoppers lose again on Homecoming

Brooke Perri, Contributing Writer September 28, 2023

After the 37-19 loss against UNC Pembroke on Saturday Sept. 23, the spirit of the Hilltop was still alive in celebrating their newly crowned Homecoming royalty, queen Emily Rudy and king Haden Derrow.  Derrow...

The men’s basketball season comes to a close

The men’s basketball season comes to a close

Lillian Back, Contributing Writer March 28, 2023

On March 23 the West Liberty University (WLU) Men’s Basketball team competed in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division II Elite Eight Semifinal against Black Hills State in Evansville,...

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