WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men’s golf team is headed back to the postseason, earning a berth in the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Regional as announced by the NCAA.

The selection marks the Hilltoppers’ second straight NCAA Regional appearance and their 11th trip in the past 12 seasons, continuing a long-standing tradition of success for the program.

West Liberty is one of 80 teams selected to compete across four regional sites, with competition set for May 7-9 at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown will serve as the host institution.

The Hilltoppers will compete in a strong Atlantic Region field that includes Gannon, West Chester, Pitt-Johnstown, Indiana (Pa.), Charleston, Fairmont State, and Wheeling, among others.

At each regional site, the top three teams along with the top two individual finishers not on advancing teams will earn a berth to the NCAA Division II National Championships, scheduled for May 18-22 at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Additional team spots will be awarded based on regional performance in last year’s championships, with a maximum of seven teams advancing from any one region.

West Liberty enters postseason play in strong form after a runner-up finish at the Bedford Springs Invitational. The Hilltoppers posted a 36-hole score of +16, finishing just one stroke behind Glenville State while tying West Chester for second place in a tightly contested field.

Adam Gill highlighted the event by earning medalist honors at 2-under par, securing the individual title in a playoff. Justin Doerr added a fifth-place finish at +1, while Ethan Cook (+7), Carter Stewart (+10), and Brandon Lawhon (+13) rounded out a balanced lineup performance.

The Hilltoppers held the lead after the opening round and remained in contention throughout, continuing a trend of consistent play heading into regional competition.