West Liberty, W.Va, - The West Liberty University football team travels to Glenville State this weekend for a 1 p.m. meeting with the Pioneers at I.L. & Sue Morris Stadium. The Hilltoppers come into the match-up off of a 21-9 win on homecoming over West Virginia Wesleyan, the Toppers have won two of their last three games. The Pioneers defeated Concord a week ago 24-21 in Athens, W.Va. Glenville State is West Liberty's second most common opponent with 84 all-time meetings, the Hilltoppers lead the series 47-33-4 and they have won four of the last five meetings, including last year 48-40.
Game Details:
West Liberty vs Glenville State
Saturday, 1 p.m
I.L. & Sue Morris Stadium
WLU: 2-5, 2-3
GSU: 3-4, 3-2
Head Coach:
Topper Leaders:
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Hunter Patterson is No.2 in the Mountain East Conference in yards per carry (7.4), No.5 in rushing yards per game (72.5), No.6 in rushing touchdowns (4), No.6 in all-purpose yards per game (117.2), No.7 in total yards (703)
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Ben Turner leads the MEC in receiving yards (584) and receiving yards per game 83.4, No.3 in yards per catch (23.4) T-No.4 in receiving touchdowns (4), No.6 in total yards 715, No.7 in all-purpose yards per game (102.1), No.9 in receptions (25)
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Trent Crawford leads the MEC in forced fumbles (5), No. 2 in TFL (11.5), TFL per game (1.64), No.3 in tackles (49) and tackles per game (7.0)
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Zach Vincenti is T-No.4 in the MEC in sacks (3.5), No.6 in TFL (7.5), No.7 TFL per game (1.07)
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Taison Fa'Asuamanu is T-5 in sacks (3), T-No.9 in TFL (5.5)
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Delano Marcelus is T-No.3 in the MEC in sacks (4)
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Kendarius Frazier is T-No.10 in TFL (5.0)
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Grant Thompson is T-No.11 in TFL (4.5)
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DJ Johnson is T-No.3 in the MEC in interceptions (2)
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Tyler Waddell is perfect on field goal attempts this season (5-5) and has a long of 40 yards
Pioneer Leaders:
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Rushing: Alfred Menjor 797 yards, 7 TD, 88.6 yards per game
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Passing: Tim Heltzel 1382 yards, 13 TD, 7 INT, 138.2 yards per game
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Receiving: Javon Butler 45 receptions, 849 yards, 84.9 yards per game, 7 TD
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Tackles: Seth Arnold 89
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TFL: Seth Arnold 11
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Sacks: Jonathan St.Jacque 5.5
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Interceptions: Brandon Penn 7
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Field Goals: Josh Jones 13-18 , long 43
Up Next:
The Hilltoppers return home for senior day Nov.2 when they host the University of Charleston in a 2 p.m. kickoff
