Institute, W.Va. - Turnovers doomed the West Liberty football team Saturday night in their 57-37 loss to W.Va. State. The Toppers lost a pair of fumbles and threw three interceptions, one that was returned for a touchdown. With the loss the Toppers slip to 0-4 on the season and 0-2 in conference play. Junior receiver Ben Turner had an outstanding performance with a career-high 207 yards and a touchdown, he also threw a 44-yard touchdown pass. 

Game Details: 

West Liberty - 37
W.Va. State - 57 

Toppers now 0-4, 0-2
Jackets now 2-1, 1-1

Topper Leaders: 

• Ben Turner - 8 receptions, 207 yards, 1 TD

• Ben Turner - 44 yard touchdown pass

• Levi Guillion - 14-23 passing, 266 yards, 1 TD

• West Liberty - 379 yards passing

• West Liberty -  505 yards of total offense

• Taison Fa'Asuamanu - 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss

• Grant Thompson - fumble recovery 

Up Next: 

West Liberty goes into a bye-week and returns to action Oct. 5 when they host Concord at West Family Stadium, kickoff is set for 1 p.m.