
Liberty Wraps Non-Conference Action, Welcomes UNCG and No. 21 Kansas This Week
9/10/2025 10:16:00 AM | Women's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Looking to finish non-conference play on a high note, the Liberty Lady Flames (4-2-2) will host UNCG (1-6) on Thursday before welcoming No. 21 Kansas (5-0-2) on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, while Sunday is scheduled for a noon start. Sunday's contest against No. 21 Kansas will be streamed live on ESPN+.
The team will honor four members of its senior class in a pre-game ceremony. Liberty will recognize Megan Hagan, forward Ivy Garner and defenders Elise Graf and Kayla Magee, for their contributions to the program.
The Lady Flames are coming off a 1-1 week at home with a 4-1 victory over Queens on Thursday and falling to No. 9 Penn State 3-1 on Sunday.
Liberty looks to improve on a 1-2-1 home record. Outside of Queens, Liberty's other opponents have all been ranked, including No. 17 Virginia (2-0 loss), No. 24 Virginia Tech (1-1 draw) and No. 9 Penn State. Last season, Liberty went 7-1-1 at Osborne Stadium.
The Lady Flames will be meeting Kansas for the first time in program history. Liberty seeks to improve on a 4-7 all-time record against UNCG. The Spartans held the Lady Flames to a scoreless draw at home last season.
Lady Flames News & Notes
The team will honor four members of its senior class in a pre-game ceremony. Liberty will recognize Megan Hagan, forward Ivy Garner and defenders Elise Graf and Kayla Magee, for their contributions to the program.
The Lady Flames are coming off a 1-1 week at home with a 4-1 victory over Queens on Thursday and falling to No. 9 Penn State 3-1 on Sunday.
Liberty looks to improve on a 1-2-1 home record. Outside of Queens, Liberty's other opponents have all been ranked, including No. 17 Virginia (2-0 loss), No. 24 Virginia Tech (1-1 draw) and No. 9 Penn State. Last season, Liberty went 7-1-1 at Osborne Stadium.
The Lady Flames will be meeting Kansas for the first time in program history. Liberty seeks to improve on a 4-7 all-time record against UNCG. The Spartans held the Lady Flames to a scoreless draw at home last season.
Lady Flames News & Notes
- Having only played one other Big 12 program, Liberty is currently unbeaten against the Big 12 Conference, with two contests against West Virginia. The Lady Flames topped the Mountaineers 3-1 at home in 2023 and played to a 1-1 draw on the road last season.
- The Lady Flames are 1-16-1 all-time against ranked opponents in the regular season. The win and the draw results came against Virginia Tech with a 1-1 draw this season and a 2-1 road victory in 2023
- Liberty is in the midst of a stretch of five consecutive home games. They are currently 1-1 with a contest against Missouri State to open conference play on Sept. 19.
- Ivy Garner paces the team with three goals this season. With 60 career points (21g, 18a), she currently ranks fourth in program history.
- Ivy Garner (3g, 1a) and Halle Engle (2g, 3a) share the team lead in points.
- Goalkeeper Ainsley Leja (2-2-2) has made all but one start this season. The redshirt senior sports a 1.27 goals-against average (GAA) and a 0.680 save percentage on 68 shots faced.
Players Mentioned
Gameday with Liberty Women's Soccer
Wednesday, September 10
Coach Wedemeyer & Halle Engle Talk About The Win Over Queens
Friday, September 05
Liberty vs Virginia Tech Women's Soccer Highlights
Friday, August 29
Coach Wedemeyer Talks About The Tie With Virginia Tech
Friday, August 29