West Liberty hosts Davis & Elkins tonight, aiming for a fourth straight win and a stronger hold on its Mountain East Conference position. The Hilltoppers are coming off a sweep of Shawnee State and a five-set comeback over Concord; Davis & Elkins arrives seeking its first conference win.

By the Numbers
  • West Liberty: 8-16 overall, 7-3 in conference; its current winning streak is 3 matches.
  • Davis & Elkins: 1-23 overall, 0-10 in conference.
  • Amira DuPree leads West Liberty with 259 kills; setter Dakoda Keni has 630 assists.
  • West Liberty won the teams’ Sept. 22 meeting, 3-1.
Yes, But

West Liberty is the clear favorite on paper, but Davis & Elkins pushed the Hilltoppers to a 27-25 third-set win in their first meeting, showing it can make the matchup competitive.

State of Play
  • First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. at West Liberty’s Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex.
  • The Hilltoppers’ recent home wins include a straight-set victory and a comeback from two sets down.
What’s Next

A win would extend West Liberty’s streak to four and add to its conference record; Davis & Elkins is looking to end its losing run.

Bottom Line

West Liberty has momentum and a decisive conference-record advantage, but it will need to avoid letting Davis & Elkins back into the match.