West Liberty, W.Va. - Senior quarterback Kohl Meisman turned in a outstanding performance Saturday, leading the West Liberty University football team to a dramatic 43-42 comeback victory over Concord and earning Mountain East Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Meisman completed 22 of 27 passes for 305 yards and five touchdowns, completing 82 percent of his attempts without throwing an interception as the Hilltoppers rallied from a 21-point deficit in the second half.

Trailing 42-35 with less than a minute remaining, Meisman directed a 64-yard scoring drive in just 31 seconds. He capped the comeback with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Diaz-Ellis with 29 seconds remaining, then caught the ensuing two-point conversion to give West Liberty its first lead of the afternoon.

Meisman spread the ball around throughout the comeback, throwing touchdown passes to five different Hilltoppers. He connected with Hunter Patterson for an 18-yard score, Jaylin Harcum for a 53-yard touchdown, Trey Singleton for an 11-yard score and
Levi Gullion for a 25-yard touchdown before his game-winning connection with Diaz-Ellis.

His five-touchdown performance helped fuel a West Liberty offense that totaled 442 yards, including 305 through the air.

The victory moved the Hilltoppers to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in MEC play, marking their fourth consecutive win. Meisman became the second West Liberty player to earn MEC Offensive Player of the Week honors this season, joining Hunter Patterson.


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.