West Liberty, W.Va. – The West Liberty University softball program has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring a challenging slate of early-season tournaments, a full Mountain East Conference schedule, and a strong mix of home and road contests.
The Hilltoppers will open the season Feb. 14–15 in Tennessee, facing King University and Malone University in a four-game weekend at King. West Liberty then heads to the Highlands Sports Complex on Feb. 20–22 for five games against the University of Indianapolis, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the University of Findlay, and Lake Erie College.
Additional nonconference action continues at the University of Charleston on Feb. 28 and March 1 before a road matchup at Slippery Rock University on March 7. The Hilltoppers will also compete in the Salem, Va., Regional Tournament March 14–15, taking on Slippery Rock, Shippensburg, Shepherd, and Bloomsburg.
West Liberty's home schedule begins March 18 with a matchup against Indiana (Pa.) at the WLU Softball Complex. Conference play highlights include home dates against Salem University (March 21), Point Park (March 22), Wheeling (March 25), California (Pa.) (April 7), Glenville State (April 11 – Senior Day), Concord (April 12), Fairmont State (April 25), and Frostburg State (April 26).
Special events on the home slate include Lil Sis Appreciation Day on March 21 and Senior Day on April 11.
The Hilltoppers will conclude the regular season with road contests at Point Park (April 30) and Salem University (May 1) before postseason play begins. The Mountain East Conference Tournament is scheduled for May 6–9 in Salem, Va., followed by NCAA Regional competition May 13–16.
2026 West Liberty University Softball Schedule
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Date
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Opponent
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Time
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Site
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Feb. 14
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King University
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10:00 AM
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King University
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Feb. 14
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Malone University
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2:00 PM
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King University
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Feb. 15
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Malone University
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10:00 AM
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King University
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Feb. 15
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King University
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2:00 PM
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King University
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Feb. 20
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University of Indianapolis
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10:00 AM
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Highlands Sports Complex
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Feb. 20
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Indiana (Pa.)
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3:00 PM
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Highlands Sports Complex
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Feb. 21
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University of Findlay
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10:00 AM
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Highlands Sports Complex
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Feb. 22
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University of Findlay
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10:00 AM
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Highlands Sports Complex
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Feb. 22
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Lake Erie College
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3:00 PM
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Highlands Sports Complex
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Feb. 28
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TBD (2 games)
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TBD
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University of Charleston
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March 1
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TBD (2 games)
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TBD
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University of Charleston
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March 7
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Slippery Rock University
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1:00 PM
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Slippery Rock University
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March 14
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Slippery Rock University
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11:00 AM
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Salem, Va. (Regional Tournament)
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March 14
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Shippensburg University
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1:00 PM
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Salem, Va. (Regional Tournament)
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March 15
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Shepherd University
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10:00 AM
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Salem, Va. (Regional Tournament)
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March 15
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Bloomsburg University
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12:00 PM
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Salem, Va. (Regional Tournament)
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March 18
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Indiana (Pa.)
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2:00 PM
|
West Liberty, W.Va.
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March 21
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Salem University
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1:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
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Lil Sis Appreciation Day
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|
|
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March 22
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Point Park University
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12:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
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March 25
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Wheeling University
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2:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
|
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March 28
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West Virginia State
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1:00 PM
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West Virginia State
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March 29
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University of Charleston
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12:00 PM
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University of Charleston
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April 3
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Frostburg State University
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1:00 PM
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Frostburg State
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April 4
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Fairmont State University
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12:00 PM
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Fairmont State
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April 7
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California (Pa.)
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2:00 PM
|
West Liberty, W.Va.
|
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April 11
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Glenville State University
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1:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
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Senior Day
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|
|
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April 12
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Concord University
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12:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
|
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April 18
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Davis & Elkins College
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TBD
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Davis & Elkins
|
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April 19
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West Virginia Wesleyan
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12:00 PM
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West Virginia Wesleyan
|
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April 22
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Wheeling University
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4:00 PM
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Wheeling University
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April 25
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Fairmont State University
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1:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
|
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April 26
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Frostburg State University
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12:00 PM
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West Liberty, W.Va.
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April 30
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Point Park University
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1:00 PM
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Point Park University
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May 1
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Salem University
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12:30 PM
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Salem University
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May 6–9
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Mountain East Conference Tournament
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Salem, Va.
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May 13–16
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NCAA Regionals
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TBD
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