https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/26/west-liberty-softball-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/26/west-liberty-softball-lands-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Four members of the West Liberty University softball team have been named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, recognizing their achievements both on the field and in the classroom. Senior infielder Jaden Conrad, junior infielder Isabella McKee, junior pitcher Kadence Pettit, and junior outfielder Paytyn Tucker each earned the academic honor for the Hilltoppers. Conrad and McKee both collected the award for the second consecutive season.]]>SB_CSC_Academic_All_District_Graphic_2026Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 EST1012000https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-hilltoppers-fall-to-wv-state-in-mec-tournament.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-hilltoppers-fall-to-wv-state-in-mec-tournament.aspxSoftball

SALEM, Va. – The West Liberty University softball team saw its 2026 season come to a close Thursday afternoon, falling to West Virginia State, 9-5, in an elimination game at the Mountain East Conference Tournament at the Moyer Sports Complex. The Hilltoppers finish the year at 22-31, marking their seventh consecutive appearance in the MEC Tournament.]]>SB_Sara_Simon_MEC_Tournament_WV_State_2026Thu, 7 May 2026 17:13:00 EST1011985https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-hilltoppers-fall-to-glenville-state-in-mec-tournament-opener.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-hilltoppers-fall-to-glenville-state-in-mec-tournament-opener.aspxSoftball

SALEM, Va. – The West Liberty University softball team opened play in the Mountain East Conference Tournament on Wednesday afternoon, falling to Glenville State, 6-2, at the Moyer Sports Complex. The Hilltoppers (22-30) battled throughout but were unable to overcome a big second inning from the Pioneers (40-13), who plated four runs to take control early.]]>SB_Paytyn_Tucker_Catch_MEC_Tournament_2026Wed, 6 May 2026 19:46:00 EST1011984https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/5/tucker-headlines-four-all-mec-selections-for-west-liberty-softball.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/5/tucker-headlines-four-all-mec-selections-for-west-liberty-softball.aspxSoftball

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Ahead of the 2026 Mountain East Conference Softball Championship, the league announced its all-conference teams and major award winners, with West Liberty placing four student-athletes on the All-MEC teams. Leading the way for the Hilltoppers was Paytyn Tucker, who earned First Team All-MEC honors following an outstanding junior season. Tucker led West Liberty with a .344 batting average, collecting 55 hits, 38 runs scored, and 24 stolen bases, serving as a consistent spark at the top of the lineup.]]>SB_Graphic_First_Team_All_MEC_2026Tue, 5 May 2026 13:00:00 EST1011978https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-hilltopper-of-the-week-isabella-mckee.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-hilltopper-of-the-week-isabella-mckee.aspxSoftball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Senior infielder Isabella McKee has been named this week's Hilltopper of the Week after a strong offensive showing to close out the regular season. The Winchester, Virginia native played a key role in West Liberty's road swing, helping the Hilltoppers secure wins at Point Park and Salem. Over three games, McKee recorded six hits, drove in four runs, and scored four times, consistently producing in the middle of the lineup.]]>SB_HOTW_Isabella_McKee_Graphic_2026Tue, 5 May 2026 12:00:00 EST1011980https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-tournament-opener-against-glenville-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-tournament-opener-against-glenville-state.aspxSoftball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University softball team opens postseason play Wednesday evening, taking on Glenville State in the opening round of the 2026 Mountain East Conference Softball Championship. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. at the James I. Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia.]]>SB_Team_2026Tue, 5 May 2026 09:00:00 EST1011977https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-hilltoppers-earn-mec-tournament-berth-for-seventh-straight-season.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-hilltoppers-earn-mec-tournament-berth-for-seventh-straight-season.aspxSoftball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University softball team is headed back to the postseason, earning the No. 3 seed out of the North Division for the 2026 Mountain East Conference Softball Championship. The appearance marks the seventh consecutive trip to the MEC Tournament for the Hilltoppers and the eighth overall in program history, continuing a stretch of consistency for the program.]]>SB_Jaden_Conrad_2026Mon, 4 May 2026 10:55:00 EST1011976https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-hilltoppers-split-season-finale-at-salem-set-sights-on-mec-tournament.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-hilltoppers-split-season-finale-at-salem-set-sights-on-mec-tournament.aspxSoftball

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The West Liberty University softball team closed out the 2026 regular season with a split against Salem on Friday, falling 3-1 in the opener before bouncing back with a 6-0 shutout victory in game two. The Hilltoppers head into postseason play at 22-29 overall and 14-14 in the MEC.]]>SB_Paytyn_Tucker_Concord_2026Fri, 1 May 2026 17:34:00 EST1011973https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-hilltoppers-split-with-point-park-in-high-scoring-twinbill-set-for-regular-season-finale-at-salem.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-hilltoppers-split-with-point-park-in-high-scoring-twinbill-set-for-regular-season-finale-at-salem.aspxSoftball

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The West Liberty University softball team split a Thursday doubleheader at Point Park, using an offensive outburst to take game one before falling in the nightcap at Fairhaven Park. With the split, the Hilltoppers move to 21-28 overall and 14-14 in Mountain East Conference play heading into the final day of the regular season.]]>SB_Jaden_Conrad_IUP_2026Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:04:00 EST1011972https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-hilltoppers-travel-to-point-park-for-thursday-doubleheader.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-hilltoppers-travel-to-point-park-for-thursday-doubleheader.aspxSoftball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University softball team hits the road Thursday for a Mountain East Conference doubleheader at Point Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Fairhaven Park in McKees Rocks, Pa. The Hilltoppers (20-27, 13-13 MEC) enter the week with momentum after winning three of their last four games, including a doubleheader sweep of Frostburg State on Sunday. West Liberty currently sits in the middle of the MEC North Division standings and will look to continue climbing as the regular season winds down.]]>SB_Wheeling_2026Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EST1011965