Frostburg, Md. - In a tightly contested meet, the West Liberty Hilltoppers battled hard but came up just short, falling to Frostburg State by a slim margin of 2.195 points on Saturday. The meet featured high-level performances from both squads, with Frostburg pulling ahead in the final half to edge out the Hilltoppers.

First Half Highlights:
West Liberty opened the meet strong, earning a 36.10 in the Compulsory event behind standout scores in the Pyramid (9.75) and Toss (9.40) heats. They trailed slightly after the Compulsory event but kept things close with a solid showing in the Acro event, matching Frostburg's 27.45. In the Pyramid event, West Liberty's precision was on full display with a high of 9.90 in the Open heat, contributing to their 28.70 total.

At halftime, Frostburg held a narrow lead, 93.85 to West Liberty's 92.25.

Second Half Push:
The Hilltoppers continued to apply pressure in the second half, especially in the Tumbling event. They posted a strong 9.35 in the Aerial Pass and 9.05 in the 6 Element Pass, helping them secure a total of 48.175. In the Team Event, West Liberty executed a 95.55 start value with an 85.05 score—one of their highest marks in that category this season.

Despite the strong second-half push, Frostburg's consistency across all heats allowed them to slightly extend their lead, ultimately sealing the win.

Event-by-Event Breakdown:

• Compulsory: WLU 36.10 | FSU 37.25
   

• Acro: WLU 27.45 | FSU 27.45
   

• Pyramid: WLU 28.70 | FSU 29.15
   

• Toss: WLU 25.75 | FSU 26.90
   

• Tumbling: WLU 48.175 | FSU 48.150
   

• Team Event: WLU 85.05 | FSU 84.52
  

  Final Score:
  Frostburg State 253.420, West Liberty 251.225