WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's soccer team continues to excel both on and off the field, earning the 2024-25 United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for outstanding performance in the classroom.

Announced Thursday by United Soccer Coaches, the prestigious honor recognizes collegiate programs that posted a team GPA of 3.0 or higher during the 2024-25 academic year. Under the leadership of head coach Sean Regan, the Hilltoppers achieved a 3.31 cumulative team GPA, reflecting the program's strong commitment to academic achievement.

West Liberty is one of 697 collegiate programs nationwide – including 283 men's teams and 414 women's teams – to receive the Team Academic Award this year. Notably, only 151 institutions had both their men's and women's soccer programs honored, underscoring the comprehensive academic excellence found across the sport.

The United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award is part of a long-standing tradition of celebrating success beyond competition. As West Liberty University and its Mountain East Conference programs continue to compete at a high level, the Hilltoppers remain committed to building a strong academic foundation that reflects the values of NCAA Division II athletics.