WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University was represented by two players on the 2026 Mountain East Conference Volleyball All-Conference teams, as senior setter Dakoda Keni earned First Team All-MEC honors and sophomore outside hitter Amira DuPree was named to the Second Team.

Keni earned first-team recognition after receiving Second Team All-MEC honors a season ago. She led the conference with 849 assists and an average of 7.72 assists per set during the 2026 season.

A record-setting career setter for the Hilltoppers, Keni holds West Liberty's program records for career assists and assists in a season. She is also the only player in program history to surpass 3,000 career assists and 1,000 career digs, making her one of the most accomplished setters in program history.

DuPree earned Second Team All-MEC honors after leading the Hilltoppers' offense with 333 kills, averaging 3.03 per set. Her kill average ranked fourth in the conference among players meeting the minimum requirement. She also finished fifth in the MEC with 377 total points, averaging 3.43 points per set.

The sophomore appeared in all 30 matches and 110 sets for West Liberty, adding 344 digs and 33 service aces to her offensive production.


West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students' aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at westliberty.edu.