Liberty University
1-9-0 (0-2ASUN)
NJIT
7-3-1 (1-1ASUN)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| LIBERTY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Women's Soccer Comeback Falls Short Against NJIT
9/23/2018 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Liberty women's soccer hosted its first ever ASUN match Sunday at Osborne Stadium as they welcomed NJIT to town. For the first time in five games, Liberty scored a goal but a second half comeback fell short as the Lady Flames dropped the 3-1 match to NJIT. The Highlanders improve to 7-3-1 and 1-0-1 in the ASUN while Liberty falls to 1-9 and 0-2 in conference.
Scoring Summary
30' – NJIT – Tara Walenczyk (Unassisted)
55' – NJIT – Fiona Wright (Jennifer Callaghan)
66' – LIBERTY – Avery Belk (Elise Lawson and Kasey Jamieson)
80' – NJIT – Fiona Wright (Unassisted)
Turning Point
NJIT's Fiona Wright has been on a tear all season and she continued her stellar play on Sunday scoring two goals while attempting seven of NJIT's 14 shots. The Highlanders scored early in the first half and was able to maintain their lead all throughout the game.
Key Stats & Notes
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Avery Belk scored her first collegiate goal in addition to Liberty's first goal in an ASUN match.
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Belk is the second freshman to score for Liberty this season (Kelsey Adams).
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Kasey Jamieson recorded her first collegiate point with her first assist this season.
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Elise Lawson tallied her first career point with an assist of the Belk goal.
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Liberty was led by Devon Sipala with FIVE shots
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Melody Jayroe recorded six saves on the day.
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Belk's goal was Liberty's first since Sept. 2 at William & Mary.
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For the second straight game, Liberty outshot its opponent (15-14).
Up Next
Liberty will take a week off from play this upcoming week before starting at three-game road trip starting on Oct. 5 at North Alabama.
Team Stats
WALENCZYK, Tara (3)
put back rebound of own shot
29:07
WRIGHT, Fiona (6)
Assisted By: CALLAGHAN, Jennifer
pass from wing to center right above box
54:40
BELK, Avery (1)
Assisted By: LAWSON, Elise , JAMIESON, Kasey
corner inserted into box by 28 for 32
65:46
WRIGHT, Fiona (7)
stepped in front of clear and shot from
79:46
