https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-three-hilltoppers-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-three-hilltoppers-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxWomen's Basketball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University women's basketball team placed three student-athletes on the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, the organization announced Tuesday, recognizing their combined excellence on the court and in the classroom.]]>CSC_A_A_D_Graphic_2026_WBBTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:00 EST1111847https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/5/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-fall-to-glenville-state-in-mec-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/5/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-fall-to-glenville-state-in-mec-quarterfinals.aspxWomen's Basketball

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's basketball team battled throughout the night but fell to Glenville State University, 85-74, in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain East Conference Women's Basketball Tournament Friday evening at WesBanco Arena. West Liberty finished the season 11-19 overall (6-14 MEC) while Glenville State improved to 23-5 (16-4 MEC) and advanced to the semifinal round.]]>WBB_Anna_Lucarelli_Glenville_State_2026 Thu, 5 Mar 2026 21:01:00 EST1111775https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/4/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-advance-past-wv-state-set-up-quarterfinal-clash-with-top-seeded-glenville-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/4/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-advance-past-wv-state-set-up-quarterfinal-clash-with-top-seeded-glenville-state.aspxWomen's Basketball

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's basketball team extended its season Wednesday afternoon, defeating West Virginia State University 78-72 in the opening round of the Mountain East Conference Women's Basketball Tournament at WesBanco Arena. The victory marked West Liberty's first Mountain East Conference Tournament win since 2022, sending the Hilltoppers into the quarterfinal round and keeping their postseason run alive. With the win, West Liberty (11-18, 6-14 MEC) advances to the quarterfinal round where the Hilltoppers will face top-seeded Glenville State University on Thursday at 6 p.m..]]>WBB_Olivia_Baker_MEC_Tournament_W_Va_State_2026Wed, 4 Mar 2026 17:23:00 EST1111771https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/3/womens-basketball-west-liberty-set-for-mec-tournament-showdown-with-west-virginia-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/3/womens-basketball-west-liberty-set-for-mec-tournament-showdown-with-west-virginia-state.aspxWomen's Basketball

WHEELING, W.Va. — Postseason play begins Wednesday afternoon as No. 9 seed West Liberty University takes on No. 8 seed West Virginia State University in the opening round of the Mountain East Conference Women's Basketball Tournament at 2:30 p.m. inside WesBanco Arena. The Hilltoppers (10-18, 6-14 MEC) and Yellow Jackets (12-15, 8-12 MEC) split their regular-season meetings, setting up what promises to be a tightly contested rubber match on a neutral floor.]]>WBB_Anna_Lucarelli_Concord_2026Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:00:00 EST1111766https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-vinskovich-named-mec-player-of-the-week-for-second-straight-week.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-vinskovich-named-mec-player-of-the-week-for-second-straight-week.aspxWomen's Basketball

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — For the second consecutive week, West Liberty redshirt freshman forward Reagan Vinskovich has been recognized by the Mountain East Conference, earning Co-Player of the Week honors alongside Glenville State's Nwando Okigbo. The 6-3 forward from Belmont, Ohio (Union Local HS) continued her dominant late-season stretch by averaging 26.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game while shooting 62.1 percent (20-of-29) from the field across two contests.]]>WBB_Player_of_the_WeekMon, 2 Mar 2026 15:15:00 EST1111761https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-baker-lucarelli-earn-all-mec-honors-as-hilltoppers-head-to-postseason.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/3/2/womens-basketball-baker-lucarelli-earn-all-mec-honors-as-hilltoppers-head-to-postseason.aspxWomen's Basketball

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Mountain East Conference has announced its 2026 women's basketball postseason awards, and West Liberty was well represented as Olivia Baker and Anna Lucarelli earned All-MEC Second Team honors following standout seasons in Black and Gold.]]>WBB_ALL_MEC_Honors_2026Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:00:00 EST1111759https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-tournament-opener-wednesday-at-wesbanco-arena.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-set-for-mec-tournament-opener-wednesday-at-wesbanco-arena.aspxWomen's Basketball

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's basketball team has learned its postseason path following the conclusion of the Mountain East Conference regular season, as seeds and pairings were finalized for the 2026 MEC Women's Basketball Tournament presented by The Health Plan. The five-day tournament will be held at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, with the top 10 teams in the final conference standings qualifying for postseason play. The top six seeds receive first-round byes, while action begins Wednesday, March 4.]]>WBB_Bench_Concord_2026Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:47:00 EST1111755https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-west-liberty-drops-tight-battle-with-wheeling.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-west-liberty-drops-tight-battle-with-wheeling.aspxWomen's Basketball

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's basketball team battled until the final possession Saturday afternoon but came up just short in a 79-76 setback to Wheeling University inside the McDonough Center. West Liberty (10-18, 6-14 MEC) and Wheeling (17-11, 12-8 MEC) combined for 13 ties and 20 lead changes in a game that was tightly contested from start to finish. The Hilltoppers dominated inside, scoring 44 points in the paint and converting 15-of-19 free throws, but the Cardinals' 7-of-13 shooting from beyond the arc proved to be the difference.]]>WBB_Olivia_Baker_Concord_2026Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:28:00 EST1111751https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-close-regular-season-at-wheeling-saturday.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/27/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-close-regular-season-at-wheeling-saturday.aspxWomen's Basketball

West Liberty, W.Va. - The regular season comes to a close Saturday afternoon as the West Liberty University women's basketball team travels to face Wheeling University at 2 p.m. West Liberty enters the finale at 10-17 overall and 6-13 in Mountain East Conference play, while Wheeling sits at 16-11 overall and 11-8 in league action. The Hilltoppers hold a 57-49 edge in the all-time series, though the Cardinals claimed a 78-52 win in the first meeting back on Jan. 24 inside the ASRC.]]>WBB_Anna_Lucarelli_Wheeling_2026Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST1111744https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/25/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-dominate-salem-87-46-close-regular-season-saturday-at-wheeling.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2026/2/25/womens-basketball-hilltoppers-dominate-salem-87-46-close-regular-season-saturday-at-wheeling.aspxWomen's Basketball

SALEM, W.Va. — West Liberty University used a dominant defensive effort and balanced offensive attack to roll past Salem University, 87-46, Wednesday evening inside T. Edward Davis Gymnasium. With the win, West Liberty improves to 10-17 overall.]]>WBB_Reagan_Vinskovich_Concord_2026Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:13:00 EST1111738