Western Kentucky Sweeps Liberty to Extend Streak
The Hilltoppers won their 14th straight match with a 3-0 victory over Liberty at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Volleyball
Western Kentucky swept Liberty 3-0 at E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, winning 25-14, 25-18, 28-26. The win gave the Hilltoppers their 14th consecutive victory and improved their record to 19-6 overall and 13-0 in Conference USA.
Why it matters
The sweep keeps Western Kentucky unbeaten in Conference USA play and extends a streak that places the team among the strongest performers in the league this season. The third-set comeback from two set points against Liberty underscored the team's ability to close out tight matches.
Kaira Knox and Alivia Skidmore each recorded 10 kills, and Faith Young posted eight blocks, matching a season and career best. Izzy Van De Wiele hit .600 on six kills with no errors, while Kate Rush added 34 assists.
The players
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and a member of Conference USA.
Liberty University
Liberty University is a private Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia, competing in Conference USA.
The details
Western Kentucky won the first two sets decisively before Liberty rallied in the third. The Hilltoppers recorded 48 digs, led by Tayler Baron with 17, and closed the match 28-26 after fending off two set points.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Western Kentucky swept Liberty 3-0 at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1 p.m.: Western Kentucky hosts Liberty for Senior Day at Diddle Arena.
Season Trajectory
The win extends Western Kentucky's unbeaten run in Conference USA play and keeps the Hilltoppers in position for the conference's top seeding. Liberty's loss leaves it farther from the league's upper tier as the season nears its end.
Fans attending Saturday's Senior Day match can see the rematch with Liberty at Diddle Arena at 1 p.m. The result keeps Western Kentucky's conference record perfect heading into the home finale.
The takeaway
Consistent hitting and defensive effort carried Western Kentucky through a difficult third set. Teams facing late-set pressure can take a lesson from how the Hilltoppers stayed composed after Liberty's rally.
What happens next
Western Kentucky hosts Liberty for Senior Day at Diddle Arena on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Further reading
For more coverage of the program, see Volleyball in Bowling Green sports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bowling Green Daily News.
