West Liberty pushed Frostburg State to a deciding fifth set but lost 3-2 in a Mountain East Conference road match. The Hilltoppers outperformed the Bobcats in kills, hitting percentage and digs, but Frostburg State’s serving and blocking helped secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 17-25, 25-13, 18-25, 25-13, 11-15.
  • West Liberty led 57-43 in kills, .294-.232 in hitting percentage and 65-49 in digs.
  • Frostburg State led 11-7 in service aces and 6-2 in total blocks.
  • Amira DuPree had 15 kills, 13 digs and 3 aces; Dakoda Keni recorded 39 assists and 14 digs.
Yes, But

West Liberty’s statistical advantages weren’t enough to overcome Frostburg State’s 11 aces and 6 blocks. The Hilltoppers also committed 18 service errors, and the Bobcats won the final five-set frame after West Liberty opened it with a 7-3 lead.

State of Play
  • West Liberty is 10-19 overall and 9-6 in MEC play; Frostburg State is 10-15 overall and 7-8 in the conference.
  • The Hilltoppers return home Thursday, Nov. 5, to face Wheeling in their regular-season finale and Senior Night.
What's Next

West Liberty hosts Wheeling at 7 p.m. at the Academic Sports and Recreation Complex. The matchup also marks Senior Night.

Bottom Line

West Liberty showed it could control stretches of play, but missed opportunities at the service line and Frostburg State’s late surge proved decisive in a tightly contested conference match.