WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University volleyball team will make its home debut this weekend when the Hilltoppers host the 2026 West Liberty University Volleyball Invitational at the ASRC.

The two-day tournament gets underway Friday with West Liberty facing California (Pa.) at 10 a.m. and Clarion at 3 p.m. The Hilltoppers will close out the weekend Saturday against Gannon at noon and Shippensburg at 5 p.m.

The four matches will mark West Liberty's first home competition of the 2026 season after the Hilltoppers opened the year with nine matches away from the Hilltop.

Amira DuPree leads the Hilltoppers offensively with 85 kills through 31 sets, averaging 2.74 kills per set. Sidney Keni has added 48 kills, while Julia Birck has recorded 42 kills and leads the team with 19.0 total blocks.

Dakoda Keni has directed the West Liberty offense with 144 assists, averaging 4.65 assists per set. Taylor Speake has anchored the defensive effort with 60 digs, while Lily Brinker has added 83 digs through 26 sets.

West Liberty will face a challenging field throughout the weekend, with California (Pa.), Clarion, Fairmont State, Gannon and Shippensburg joining the Hilltoppers for the eight-match event.

Tickets will be available at the east and west gates throughout the weekend. Day passes are $10, while senior citizens and visiting students are $5. Children under 12, active or retired military personnel and West Liberty students with valid identification will be admitted free.

All matches will be available to watch through the Mountain East Conference digital network, with live statistics available throughout the weekend.



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