WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Fresh off securing their first Mountain East Conference North Division title since the league moved to divisional play in 2020, West Liberty enters the 2025 MEC Volleyball Championship as the North's No. 1 seed and one of the top contenders in this year's field.
The Hilltoppers (18-12, 10-4) earned the division crown on the final night of the regular season, emerging from a three-way deadlock with Fairmont State and Wheeling to claim the top spot through the league's tiebreaking procedures. Now, their focus shifts entirely to postseason play and a championship run.
Tournament Opens Thursday in Buckhannon
The MEC Tournament will be hosted by West Virginia Wesleyan — the South Division champion — at the Rockefeller Center from Nov. 20–22.
West Liberty begins its pursuit of a conference title on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. when it meets Concord, the No. 4 seed from the South.
The Hilltoppers swept the Mountain Lions in the regular season matchup and enter the postseason with momentum after closing league play strong.
Quarterfinal Matchup
#1N West Liberty vs. #4S Concord
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 2:30 p.m. | Rockefeller Center
Path to the Championship
A win on Thursday would send West Liberty to the semifinals on Friday night, where they would face the winner of Wheeling vs. Charleston.
Semifinals — Friday, Nov. 21
• 7:30 p.m. — Winner of WLU/Concord vs. Winner of Wheeling/Charleston
The championship match is set for Saturday at 6 p.m. with an NCAA Tournament automatic bid on the line.
Hilltoppers' Keys Heading Into the Tournament
Balanced Offense:
The Hilltoppers enter the postseason with a deep attacking core, capable of spreading the floor and producing in high-pressure moments.
Steady Ball Control:
Serve receive and defensive consistency have been among WLU's strengths down the stretch — critical traits in a tournament setting.
Momentum + Confidence:
Winning the North Division and closing the year with strong performances gives the group belief heading into Buckhannon.
Program on the Rise
West Liberty's division championship marks another milestone in the program's growth, and now the Hilltoppers carry that success into the postseason with an opportunity to compete for the conference crown.
