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The Hilltop’s Athlete of the Week

The Hilltop’s Athlete of the Week

Ross Salvatori, Sports Editor Intern November 19, 2021

Pat Robinson III Men’s Basketball Year: Junior Hometown: Chesterfield, N.J. About Robinson: Robinson helped lead the Hilltoppers to two victories against Winston-Salem State and East Stroudsburg....

WLU Volleyball splits final two matches before MEC Tournament

WLU Volleyball splits final two matches before MEC Tournament

Faith Hayes, Culture Editor Intern November 19, 2021

On Tuesday night, the Lady Toppers swept the Fairmont State Falcons to hit their sixth win in a row and place them second in the MEC North Division. Then on Friday night, West Liberty received another...

WLU Women’s Basketball splits in Atlantic Region Crossover

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer November 19, 2021

The best times just keep getting better on the Hilltop, as the number five ranked team in the Mountain East Conference (MEC), West Liberty University WLU) Women’s basketball, officially began their season...

WLU Men’s Basketball sweeps Atlantic Region Crossover: Howlett nets 100th win

WLU Men’s Basketball sweeps Atlantic Region Crossover: Howlett nets 100th win

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer November 19, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 12West Liberty was able to successfully defend the Athletic Sports and Recreational Complex (ASRC) on the Hilltop, with a 104-82 win against Winston Salem State University. Not only is...

West Liberty Football drops season finale: 56-3

West Liberty Football drops season finale: 56-3

Ross Salvatori, Sports Editor Intern November 19, 2021

The West Liberty football concluded their season in Maryland as they squared off against a powerful Frostburg State squad that came into the game with a 9-1 record. Coming into the game the Hilltoppers...

The Hilltop’s Athlete of the Week

The Hilltop’s Athlete of the Week

Ross Salvatori, Sports Editor Intern November 14, 2021

Alec Cook Wrestling Year: Sophomore Hometown: Weirton, W.Va. About Cook: Cook won the 157 pound championship at the Mount Union Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 6. He went 4-0 on the mat including...

WLU Women’s and Men’s Soccer season come to a disappointing end

WLU Women’s and Men’s Soccer season come to a disappointing end

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer November 14, 2021

Both West Liberty University men and women’s soccer teams put a cap on their respectable seasons this past Saturday, and look forward to building throughout the offseason to hopefully take the next step...

West Liberty Cross Country season comes to a close

West Liberty Cross Country season comes to a close

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer November 14, 2021

Over the weekend, the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament was home to the best running talents in the Atlantic Region. It is safe to say that West Liberty made their presence felt in a significant...

West Liberty Football drops a close one on senior day with a final score of 33-28

West Liberty Football drops a close one on senior day with a final score of 33-28

Ross Salvatori, Sports Editor Intern November 14, 2021

​​ In the final home game for the West Liberty football team (4-6), they welcomed in the Yellow Jackets of West Virginia State University (6-4). On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Hilltoppers not only closed...

West Liberty Volleyball wins 2 more; winning streak hits 5

West Liberty Volleyball wins 2 more; winning streak hits 5

Faith Hayes, Culture Editor Intern November 12, 2021

West Liberty Volleyball collects another two wins against Alderson Broaddus and Frostburg State putting them at five straight wins. This is their longest winning streak of the season and likely contributed...

Maceo Christmas

West Liberty version West Virginia State Preview

Ross Salvatori, Sports Editor Intern November 6, 2021

The West Liberty football team (4-5) is switching gears after faltering to UNC Pembroke (6-3) late in the fourth quarter. For the second straight week, the Hilltoppers coughed up a fourth quarter lead. The...

West Liberty Men’s Basketball ranked #14 in the NABC coaches poll

West Liberty Men’s Basketball ranked #14 in the NABC coaches poll

Maxwell Fiedorczyk, Sports Writer November 6, 2021

During the offseason, the West Liberty University (WLU) men’s basketball team has enjoyed their Elite Eight NCAA Division II Tournament appearance during the shortened 2020-21 season, and certainly are...

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