https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/3/baseball-bille-conn-and-marsh-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/3/baseball-bille-conn-and-marsh-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxBaseball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Three members of the West Liberty University baseball team were recognized for their excellence both on the field and in the classroom as Mason Bille, Colby Conn and Luke Marsh were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Baseball Team. The CSC Academic All-District® program recognizes student-athletes for their combined achievements in competition and academics. Academic All-District honorees are selected based on their athletic accomplishments and success in the classroom and represent some of the top student-athletes in NCAA Division II baseball.]]>CSC_Baseball_Academic_All_District_Graphic_2026Wed, 3 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EST112005https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/2/general-west-liberty-athletics-launches-outside-the-lines-summer-interview-series.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/2/general-west-liberty-athletics-launches-outside-the-lines-summer-interview-series.aspxGeneral

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University Athletics is excited to launch a new summer interview series, "Outside The Lines," offering Hilltopper fans a unique opportunity to get to know the people who help drive the University's athletic programs. Throughout the summer, "Outside The Lines" will feature one-on-one conversations with West Liberty's head coaches, athletic trainers and administrators, taking viewers beyond wins, losses and championships to learn more about the individuals behind Hilltopper Athletics.]]>Graphic_Outside_The_LinesTue, 2 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST412003https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/1/general-165-hilltoppers-earn-mec-academic-honors-for-spring-2026.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/1/general-165-hilltoppers-earn-mec-academic-honors-for-spring-2026.aspxGeneral

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University student-athletes once again demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence as 161 Hilltoppers earned recognition from the Mountain East Conference on the league's Spring 2026 Academic All-Conference Team and Commissioner's Honor Roll.]]>MEC_ACADEMIC_HONORS_GRAPHIC_2026Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:21:00 EST412004https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/1/acrobatics-tumbling-17-hilltoppers-earn-ncata-academic-honor-roll-recognition.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/1/acrobatics-tumbling-17-hilltoppers-earn-ncata-academic-honor-roll-recognition.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University Acrobatics & Tumbling team continued to excel in the classroom as 17 Hilltoppers earned recognition on the 2026 National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) Academic Honor Roll. To qualify for the NCATA Academic Honor Roll, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30 or higher while remaining on their team's active roster throughout the academic year.]]>NCATA_Academic_Honor_Roll_Graphic_2026Mon, 1 Jun 2026 09:50:00 EST2112002https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/28/football-timeless-topper-zach-amedro.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/28/football-timeless-topper-zach-amedro.aspxFootball

West Liberty, W.Va. - Few players in West Liberty football history — or NCAA Division II history — rewrote the record books quite like Zach Amedro. One of the most prolific quarterbacks to ever play the game, Amedro turned the NCAA Division II passing records into his personal legacy during an unforgettable four-year career with the Hilltoppers from 2007-2010.]]>TT_Zach_Amedro_Graphic_2026Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 EST312001https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/26/west-liberty-softball-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/26/west-liberty-softball-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Four members of the West Liberty University softball team have been named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, recognizing their achievements both on the field and in the classroom. Senior infielder Jaden Conrad, junior infielder Isabella McKee, junior pitcher Kadence Pettit, and junior outfielder Paytyn Tucker each earned the academic honor for the Hilltoppers. Conrad and McKee both collected the award for the second consecutive season.]]>SB_CSC_Academic_All_District_Graphic_2026Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 EST1012000https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-golf-adam-gill-finishes-ncaa-championship-run-in-nevada.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-golf-adam-gill-finishes-ncaa-championship-run-in-nevada.aspxMen's Golf

 BOULDER CITY, Nev. – West Liberty University's Adam Gill wrapped up his season Wednesday at the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship, competing against the nation's top golfers at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada.]]>MGolf_Adam_Gill_NCAA_2026Wed, 20 May 2026 22:09:00 EST711999https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/20/general-west-liberty-athletics-continues-classroom-success-with-16th-straight-3-0-semester.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/20/general-west-liberty-athletics-continues-classroom-success-with-16th-straight-3-0-semester.aspxGeneral

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University Athletic Department continued its strong tradition of academic excellence during the Spring 2026 semester, posting a department-wide grade point average of 3.33.]]>WLU_GPA_GRAPHIC_2026Wed, 20 May 2026 18:14:00 EST411998https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-golf-adam-gill-finishes-round-two-at-ncaa-nationals.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-golf-adam-gill-finishes-round-two-at-ncaa-nationals.aspxMen's Golf

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – West Liberty University's Adam Gill completed the second round of the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship on Tuesday at Boulder Creek Golf Club, finishing the day with a seven-over-par 79.]]>MGolf_MEC_Spring_Classic_2026Tue, 19 May 2026 23:16:00 EST711997https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-golf-doerr-earns-ncaa-division-ii-ping-all-region-honors.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-golf-doerr-earns-ncaa-division-ii-ping-all-region-honors.aspxMen's Golf

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University junior golfer Justin Doerr has been named to the 2026 NCAA Division II PING Atlantic All-Region Team, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced.]]>Ping_All_Region_Justin_Doerr_Graphic_2026Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 EST711996