WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's volleyball team swings back into action tomorrow evening following a 3-game stint in the Sunshine State. WLU welcomes the Ursuline Arrows to the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex tomorrow evening. First serve between the Hilltoppers and Arrows is set for 7 p.m. The Toppers Den Student Section makes it's debut tomorrow evening inside the ASRC. 50 free Topper Den shirts will be handed out to students in attendance. Students can redeem a ticket to get their shirt at the end of the second set. Other spirit gear like pom poms, beads and Topper Tattoos will be available made available via West Liberty University Student Activities.
GAME DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Opponent: Ursuline College
Location: West Liberty, W.Va. (West Family Athletic Complex)
WEST LIBERTY STORYLINES:
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First-year Head Coach Makenzy Johnson picked up her first collegiate victory in a win over D'Youville (N.Y.) at the Ashland University Volleyball Invitational.
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Earning back-to-back NCAA Division II Atlantic Region bids West Liberty volleyball has been on the rise over the past few seasons
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WLU finished the 2023 season with an overall record of 23-10
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The Black and Gold went 10-4 in league play to finish second in a highly-competitive MEC North Division
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Middle blocker/right side hitter Liv McAtee is 10 kills from surpassing 500 career kills
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The West Liberty University volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 set deficit to top Palm Beach Atlantic in a thrilling five-set match, with final set scores of 26-24, 23-25, 12-25, 25-22, and 15-12. The Hilltoppers fell in matches against Barry (Fla.) and nationally-ranked No. 22 Lynn (Fla) this past weekend
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The Hilltoppers have faced tough competition and an overall record of 2-6 through six matches played
URSULINE STORYLINES:
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The Arrows finished the 2023 season 1-30 overall record and 1-18 in league play
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Head Coach Rachel Tolbert enters her first season at the helm of the Arrows program. She was appointed to the position in the spring of 2024
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The Arrows are 0-8 to start the fall slate
UP NEXT:
Home action continues for West Liberty as they co-host the Atlantic Region Volleyball tournament on September 20 and 21. Find all up-to-date information about the Atlantic Region Volleyball Tournament at the WLU Atlantic Region Crossover tournament central.
