https://hilltoppersports.com/rss.aspx?path=wsocLatest news items for West Liberty University Athleticsen-us60https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-three-hilltoppers-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-three-hilltoppers-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxWomen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Three members of the West Liberty University women's soccer program have been recognized for their excellence both on the field and in the classroom, earning 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors. The national award celebrates the top student-athletes across the country who combine strong athletic performance with outstanding academic achievement. This year's Hilltopper honorees—Maya Taggart, Emma Lieu, and Abigail Barki—embody that standard.]]>CSC_Womens_Soccer_AAA_Graphic Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:56:00 EST1811477https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-battle-hard-in-mec-quarterfinal-loss-to-top-seeded-west-virginia-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-battle-hard-in-mec-quarterfinal-loss-to-top-seeded-west-virginia-state.aspxWomen's Soccer

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team saw its season come to a close Sunday afternoon with a hard-fought 1-0 loss to top-seeded West Virginia State in the Mountain East Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium. Goalkeeper Cianna Butera was outstanding in net for the Hilltoppers, recording 11 saves to keep West Liberty within striking distance throughout the match.]]>WSOC_Cianna_Butera_PP_25Sun, 9 Nov 2025 15:21:00 EST1811427https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-set-for-third-straight-mec-tournament-appearance-sunday-at-west-virginia-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-set-for-third-straight-mec-tournament-appearance-sunday-at-west-virginia-state.aspxWomen's Soccer

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team will open postseason play on Sunday afternoon when the Hilltoppers travel to top-seeded West Virginia State for a 1 p.m. kickoff in the 2025 Mountain East Conference Women's Soccer Championship Quarterfinals at Dickerson Stadium.]]>2Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:00:00 EST1811421https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-blank-wheeling-2-0-to-clinch-mec-tournament-berth.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-blank-wheeling-2-0-to-clinch-mec-tournament-berth.aspxWomen's Soccer

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team rose to the occasion on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Wheeling University 2–0 at Bishop Schmitt Field to clinch the final spot in the Mountain East Conference Tournament. Needing a two-goal victory to overtake the Cardinals for the last postseason berth, the Hilltoppers delivered a complete performance on both ends of the field. Senior goalkeeper Cianna Butera anchored the back line with six saves, earning her second shutout of the season.]]>WSOC_Jannson_FairmontState_2025Wed, 5 Nov 2025 18:33:00 EST1811405https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-close-season-wednesday-at-wheeling.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-close-season-wednesday-at-wheeling.aspxWomen's Soccer

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team will close out the 2025 season on Wednesday afternoon with a road matchup at Mountain East Conference rival Wheeling University. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Bishop Schmitt Field. The Hilltoppers (3-13-1, 1-11-1 MEC) look to finish the year on a high note after showing steady improvement down the stretch. West Liberty will aim to split the season series after falling 1–0 to the Cardinals in the teams' first meeting on Sept. 17 at the West Family Athletic Complex.]]>WSOC_FairmontState_2025Wed, 5 Nov 2025 07:00:00 EST1811403https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/2/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-fall-to-fairmont-state-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/2/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-fall-to-fairmont-state-on-senior-day.aspxWomen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team fell to Fairmont State 5-2 on Sunday at West FamilyAthletic Complex, despite a 10-save effort from their goalkeeper.]]>WSOC_Senior_Day_2025Sun, 2 Nov 2025 15:47:00 EST1811396https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-set-for-senior-day-showdown-vs-fairmont-state.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-set-for-senior-day-showdown-vs-fairmont-state.aspxWomen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team will close out its 2025 home slate Sunday afternoon, hosting Fairmont State on Senior Day at the West Family Athletic Complex. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Prior to the match, West Liberty will honor seven seniors who have made lasting contributions to the program — Ellinor Jansson, Abby Barki, Marisa Knouff, Bea Allan, Maya Taggart, Holly Brighton, and Dena Stallings.]]>WSOC_Team_Fun_Photo_2025Sat, 1 Nov 2025 12:30:00 EST1811391https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-west-liberty-rallies-for-1-1-draw-at-point-park.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/10/29/womens-soccer-west-liberty-rallies-for-1-1-draw-at-point-park.aspxWomen's Soccer

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — West Liberty and Point Park battled to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday at Highmark Stadium. West Liberty's goal came in the second half, leveling the score after Point Park took an early lead. Hilltoppers' goalkeeper Cianna Butera recorded nine saves, including seven crucial stops in the second half, to preserve the tie.]]>6Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:54:00 EST1811383https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/10/28/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-travel-to-point-park-for-wednesday-morning-matchup.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/10/28/womens-soccer-hilltoppers-travel-to-point-park-for-wednesday-morning-matchup.aspxWomen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team is back in action Wednesday morning, making the short trip to Pittsburgh for an 11 a.m. Mountain East Conference matchup against Point Park University.]]>10Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:22:00 EST1811378https://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/10/28/womens-soccer-hilltopper-of-the-week-maya-taggart.aspxhttps://hilltoppersports.com/news/2025/10/28/womens-soccer-hilltopper-of-the-week-maya-taggart.aspxWomen's Soccer

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Senior forward Maya Taggart has been named this week's Hilltopper of the Week after a standout performance that powered the West Liberty University women's soccer team to a dominant road victory.]]>HOTW_Maya_Taggart_Graphic_2025Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 EST1811374