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Lady Toppers hope to end season on high note

February 23, 2018 Trumpet Online

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager

In Kyle Cooper’s first season as head coach of the West Liberty women’s basketball team, Coach Cooper returned the Lady Toppers to winning form. With the Mountain East Conference Tournament fast-approaching, WLU will look to end the season with a win.

Toppers looking to build on two big wins last week

February 08, 2018 Trumpet Online

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager

The No. 5 West Liberty University men’s basketball team will take on West Virginia State tonight at 7:30 p.m., followed by University of Charleston on Saturday. With two wins this weekend, WLU will extend its current winning streak to four games.

Toppers look to bounce back after upset road loss to FSU

February 01, 2018 Trumpet Online

By Chad Richards, Contributing Writer

After a thrilling last-second road loss to Fairmont State, West Liberty men’s basketball team will look to rebound and maintain their top spot in the Mountain East Conference with a three-game homestand in the friendlier confines of the ASRC this week.

Men’s basketball seeks sixth straight win this weekend

December 01, 2017 Trumpet Online

By Josh Smith, Contributing Writer

After a quick delay in the season for Thanksgiving break, Ben Howlett and his Running Hilltoppers are looking to continue their hot start this weekend.

Women’s basketball set to host Notre Dame College

December 01, 2017 Trumpet Online

By Kendrick Jackson, Advertising Manager

Notre Dame (Ohio) will travel to the hilltop this Saturday to matchup against our Lady Toppers. For West Liberty, this hasn’t been the start that newly hired head coach, Kyle Cooper, was hoping for. WLU will look to get back on track and win against one of the top teams in the Mountain East Conference (MEC).

Men’s basketball ready to host MEC/PSAC Challenge

November 10, 2017 Trumpet Online

By Chad Richards, Contributing Writer

After a shakeup in the coaching staff and the roster in the offseason, the preseason No. 17 West Liberty University men’s basketball team is ready to kick off the 2017-18 season on the court with the MEC/PSAC Challenge.