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Lady Toppers look for much-needed win against Fairmont

January 27, 2018

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager   West Liberty’s women’s basketball team will travel to Fairmont, W.Va. on Sunday for its final matchup against the Lady Fighting Falcons at 2:30 p.m. WLU...

Men’s basketball seeks sixth straight win this weekend

December 1, 2017

By Josh Smith, Contributing Writer   After a quick delay in the season for Thanksgiving break, Ben Howlett and his Running Hilltoppers are looking to continue their hot start this weekend.  On Saturday,...

Football season concludes with a heartbreaking loss

November 19, 2017

By Cody Shook, Sports Editor   Last week, the Hilltoppers took on Fairmont State University in a Mountain East Conference (MEC) matchup. West Liberty fell just short in their season finale, by a score...

WLU tailback Ortiz joins elite status

November 10, 2017

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager No. 21 for the Black and Gold, Jeremiah Ortiz, made West Liberty history last night by becoming only the ninth Hilltopper in school history to surpass 1,000 rushing...

WLU volleyball faces tough MEC test this weekend

WLU volleyball faces tough MEC test this weekend

October 27, 2017

By Chad Richards, Contributing Writer The West Liberty women’s volleyball team will be closing at-home play in the 2017 regular season this weekend, with games against Fairmont State and Shepherd. Both...

Toppers seek win against streaking Falcons 

Toppers seek win against streaking Falcons 

September 28, 2017

By Josh Smith, Contributing Writer   After a tough loss against the University of Virginia Wise last weekend, the West Liberty Hilltoppers are hoping to find a solid rhythm as they head into the middle...

Women’s soccer hits the road to take on Notre Dame

September 22, 2017

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager   As Notre Dame (Ohio) tries to avoid their first loss of the season, Urbana will look for only its second win. West Liberty is about to encounter the tale of...

Toppers look to bounce back against Fairmont State

April 27, 2017

By Cody Shook, Sports Editor   After an unfortunate weekend against Shepherd this past week, the Hilltoppers will prepare for another tough test against the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons.     The...

Lady Toppers and Hilltoppers hope to continue wins against Fairmont

Lady Toppers and Hilltoppers hope to continue wins against Fairmont

December 2, 2016

By Josh Smith, Contributing Writer  The WLU Lady Hilltoppers (1-4, 1-1 MEC) have struggled in the beginning games of the season, but they hope their luck turns around this Sunday also against the...

Hilltoppers take the loss at Notre Dame

Hilltoppers take the loss at Notre Dame

October 22, 2016

By Cody Shook, Sports EditorWest Liberty University took on Notre Dame College this afternoon and Notre Dame came out on top with a 30-14 victory. The Hilltoppers were coming off a heartbreaking loss on...

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