Fairmont, W.Va. - Hunter Patterson's huge day was not enough as the West Liberty University football team fell 36-35 to Fairmont State. 

Patterson scored four times on the ground, tying the record for second most in a game in WLU history while also rushing for a season-high 210 yards, he also caught two passes for 49 yards. 

Thanks to three first half touchdowns from HP, the Toppers led 21-17 at the break. 

A 35 yard pick-six from Kendarius Frazier in the third quarter and Patterson's fourth score of the game gave West Liberty a 35-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.  The Falcons would respond with 16 points in the fourth to take the one point lead. 

Game Details: 

West Liberty 35  Fairmont State 36 

Duvall-Rosier Field

WLU: 2-8, 2-6

FSU: 6-4, 5-3

Up Next: 

The Hilltoppers close the season next Saturday at Wheeling, with a 6 p.m. kickoff from Bishop Schmitt Field.