https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/28/west-liberty-mens-basketball-set-to-compete-in-2026-hall-of-fame-classic.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/28/west-liberty-mens-basketball-set-to-compete-in-2026-hall-of-fame-classic.aspxMen's Basketball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men's basketball team will once again take the national stage early in the 2026-27 season, as the Hilltoppers have been selected to compete in the 2026 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. The prestigious event will be held November 7-8 at Jenkins Fieldhouse on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, bringing together 10 of the top NCAA Division II programs from across the country.]]>MBB_SCB_Classic_Graphic_2026Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 EST511962https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-basketball-timeless-topper-jim-crutchfield.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-basketball-timeless-topper-jim-crutchfield.aspxMen's Basketball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – There are coaches who win, and then there are those who redefine what winning looks like. Jim Crutchfield did both at West Liberty, building not just a powerhouse, but a standard that still echoes across Division II basketball. Jim Crutchfield is the architect of West Liberty's golden era, transforming the Hilltoppers into a national brand during his 13 seasons at the helm.]]>TT_Jim_Crutchfield_Graphic_UpdateThu, 2 Apr 2026 16:30:00 EST511877https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-butler-named-csc-academic-all-district-honoree.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-butler-named-csc-academic-all-district-honoree.aspxMen's Basketball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University men's basketball standout Landon Butler has been named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, the organization announced Tuesday.]]>MBB_CSC_A_A_D_Graphic_2026Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:15:00 EST511846https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-montgomery-earns-nabc-all-district-honors-following-standout-freshman-season.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-montgomery-earns-nabc-all-district-honors-following-standout-freshman-season.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – West Liberty University freshman guard Myles Montgomery has been named to the NABC Division II All-Atlantic District Second Team, as announced by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).]]>NABC_All_District_Myles_Montgomery_Graphic_2026Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST511824https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-no-2-west-liberty-falls-to-no-7-virginia-union-in-ncaa-atlantic-regional-opener.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-no-2-west-liberty-falls-to-no-7-virginia-union-in-ncaa-atlantic-regional-opener.aspxMen's Basketball

ERIE, Pa. – The No. 2-seeded West Liberty University men's basketball team saw its postseason run come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 7 seed Virginia Union, 52-46, in the opening round of the NCAA Atlantic Regional Tournament at the Highmark Events Center on the campus of Gannon University.]]>MBB_NCAA_Tourn_2026Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:02:00 EST511812https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-no-2-seed-west-liberty-set-for-ncaa-atlantic-regional-showdown-with-no-7-virginia-union.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-no-2-seed-west-liberty-set-for-ncaa-atlantic-regional-showdown-with-no-7-virginia-union.aspxMen's Basketball

West Liberty, W.Va. — The No. 2 seed West Liberty University men's basketball team will open play in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional on Saturday when the Hilltoppers face No. 7 seed Virginia Union at the Highmark Events Center in Erie, Pa. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. as West Liberty begins its pursuit of another regional title.]]>MBB_Mike_Lamberti_MEC_Tournament_2026Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 EST511795https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/10/mens-basketball-hilltopper-of-the-week-myles-montgomery.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/10/mens-basketball-hilltopper-of-the-week-myles-montgomery.aspxMen's Basketball

West Liberty, W.Va. - West Liberty freshman Myles Montgomery earns this week's Hilltopper of the Week honors after leading the Hilltoppers to the 2026 Mountain East Conference Tournament Championship at WesBanco Arena.]]>HOTW_Myles_Montgomery_31026Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 EST511790https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/9/mens-basketball-game-times-and-ticket-information-set-for-ncaa-atlantic-regional-at-gannon.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/9/mens-basketball-game-times-and-ticket-information-set-for-ncaa-atlantic-regional-at-gannon.aspxMen's Basketball

West Liberty, W.Va. - The West Liberty University men's basketball team will open play in the 2026 NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament this weekend at the Highmark Events Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, hosted by Gannon University. The Hilltoppers earned the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Region after winning both the Mountain East Conference regular season and tournament championships. West Liberty will face No. 7 seed Virginia Union in the regional quarterfinals on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.]]>MBB_Ticket_Graphic_2026Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:48:00 EST511787https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-hilltoppers-earn-no-2-seed-in-atlantic-regional-extend-record-ncaa-tournament-streak.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-hilltoppers-earn-no-2-seed-in-atlantic-regional-extend-record-ncaa-tournament-streak.aspxMen's Basketball

West Liberty, W.Va. - The West Liberty University men's basketball team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for a record 17th consecutive season, extending the Division II record the Hilltoppers set last year with their 16th straight appearance. West Liberty earned the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Region after capturing both the Mountain East Conference regular season and tournament championships this year.]]>MBB_2026_Atlantic_Region_Bracket_GraphicSun, 8 Mar 2026 23:49:00 EST511785https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-hilltoppers-capture-fifth-mec-championship-secure-record-17th-straight-ncaa-tournament-berth.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-hilltoppers-capture-fifth-mec-championship-secure-record-17th-straight-ncaa-tournament-berth.aspxMen's Basketball

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's basketball team capped an impressive season Sunday afternoon with a 93-88 victory over Fairmont State to win the 2026 Mountain East Conference Championship at WesBanco Arena. The Hilltoppers (27-4) used a dominant first half and held off a late Falcons rally to secure their fifth MEC Tournament title and first since 2023.]]>MBB_Conference_ChampionsSun, 8 Mar 2026 20:38:00 EST511784