https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=acroLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/1/acrobatics-tumbling-17-hilltoppers-earn-ncata-academic-honor-roll-recognition.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/6/1/acrobatics-tumbling-17-hilltoppers-earn-ncata-academic-honor-roll-recognition.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University Acrobatics & Tumbling team continued to excel in the classroom as 17 Hilltoppers earned recognition on the 2026 National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) Academic Honor Roll. To qualify for the NCATA Academic Honor Roll, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30 or higher while remaining on their team's active roster throughout the academic year.]]>NCATA_Academic_Honor_Roll_Graphic_2026Mon, 1 Jun 2026 09:50:00 EST2112002https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/12/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-represented-at-mecacrobatics-and-tumbling-event-finals.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/12/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-represented-at-mecacrobatics-and-tumbling-event-finals.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team was represented on the conference's biggest stage Sunday afternoon as Lainey Horvath and Bella Paternoster competed in the 2026 Mountain East Conference Event Finals inside Joe Retton Arena.]]>A&T_Bella_Paternoster_MEC_2026Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:37:00 EST2111914https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/10/acrobatics-tumbling-paternoster-horvath-earn-all-mec-honors-ahead-of-championship-weekend.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/10/acrobatics-tumbling-paternoster-horvath-earn-all-mec-honors-ahead-of-championship-weekend.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team earned recognition on the conference stage Friday as Bella Paternoster and Lainey Horvath were named All-Mountain East Conference selections ahead of this weekend's MEC Championships. Paternoster garnered First Team All-MEC honors, while Horvath was named to the Second Team, highlighting the Hilltoppers' presence among the league's top performers.]]>A&T_All_Conference_Graphic_Bella_Paternoster_2026Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 EST2111900https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/8/horvath-paternoster-qualify-for-mec-event-finals-in-acrobatics-tumbling-championship.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/8/horvath-paternoster-qualify-for-mec-event-finals-in-acrobatics-tumbling-championship.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team will be represented on the conference stage this weekend as Lainey Horvath and Bella Paternoster have each qualified for the 2026 Mountain East Conference Acrobatics & Tumbling Championship Event Finals.]]>ACRO_TUMB_MEC_Graphic_2026_Horvath_PaternosterWed, 8 Apr 2026 16:52:00 EST2111893https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/29/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-celebrate-seniors-in-home-finale-against-no-11-glenville-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/29/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-celebrate-seniors-in-home-finale-against-no-11-glenville-state.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team honored three seniors Sunday afternoon in its home finale before falling to No. 11 Glenville State, 260.460–236.075, inside the ASRC.  The Hilltoppers also recognized seniors Maryn Donnelly, Bella Paternoster, and Olivia Kniola for their contributions to the program.]]>AT_Senior_Day_2026Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:09:00 EST2111865https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/28/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-host-glenville-state-on-senior-day-sunday.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/28/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-host-glenville-state-on-senior-day-sunday.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team returns home to the ASRC on Sunday afternoon, hosting Glenville State University for a Mountain East Conference meet at 3 p.m. on Senior Day. The Hilltoppers enter the weekend with a 3-6 overall record and a 2-3 mark in MEC competition, coming off an impressive road victory over Bluefield State.]]>AT_Maryn_Donnelly_Wheeling_2026Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST2111856https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/21/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-roll-past-bluefield-state-in-first-ever-meeting.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/21/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltoppers-roll-past-bluefield-state-in-first-ever-meeting.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, defeating Bluefield State, 219.545–168.595, in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.]]>acro_tumble_2026Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:35:00 EST2111833https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/20/west-liberty-acrobatics-tumbling-set-for-first-ever-meeting-at-bluefield-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/20/west-liberty-acrobatics-tumbling-set-for-first-ever-meeting-at-bluefield-state.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University acrobatics & tumbling team returns to the road Saturday afternoon for a 1 p.m. meet at Bluefield State, marking the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The Hilltoppers enter the weekend with a 2-6 overall record (2-3 MEC) and are looking to snap a four-meet skid as the regular season begins to wind down.]]>A&T_Halftime_Basketball_2026Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 EST2111828https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/17/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltopper-of-the-week-lainey-horvath.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/17/acrobatics-tumbling-hilltopper-of-the-week-lainey-horvath.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

West Liberty, W.Va. - West Liberty freshman Lainey Horvath, is our Hilltopper of the week, she delivered an impressive all-around performance in the Hilltoppers' meet against No.11 Saint Leo, competing across nearly every phase of the competition.]]>HOTW_Lainey_Horvath_Graphic_2026Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST2111820https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/13/west-liberty-acrobatics-tumbling-falls-at-no-11-saint-leo.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/13/west-liberty-acrobatics-tumbling-falls-at-no-11-saint-leo.aspxAcrobatics & Tumbling

SAINT LEO, Fla. — The West Liberty University acrobatics and tumbling team dropped a road meet to No. 11 Saint Leo, falling 252.645–227.520 Friday afternoon at the Marion Bowman Activities Center. The Hilltoppers (2-5) opened the meet with a 33.90 score in the Compulsory event, highlighted by a 9.30 in the Pyramid heat and an 8.85 in the Toss heat. Saint Leo posted a 35.55 in the event to take the early advantage.]]>AcroTumblFri, 13 Mar 2026 23:02:00 EST2111809