True freshman point guard Lovell Cabbil poised for bright future with the Flames The process of recruiting is vital to building any quality collegiate athletic program. Coaches all across the country go head-to-head for the best high school players they can find for their respective teams. When Ritchie McKay was named the new head coach of the Liberty Flames men’s […]
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For former student athletes, the job search in their field of study can be tough Student-athletes commit four, potentially five, years of their college careers to training, practicing and competing in a specific sport. Committing to training nearly year-round means less time for athletes to gain experience and credibility in their field of study. However, sometimes the character and skills […]
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The other side of the NFL tailback The world knows him as Rashad Jennings — the starting running back for the New York Giants. But those who truly know him call him ’Shad — the inquisitive free thinker who one day hopes to be a marriage counselor and a philosopher. Jennings has built a reputation on the Giants as a […]
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Lady Flames beat by Virginia in top 10 battle at home The No. 8 Lady Flames field hockey team fell 4-3 to No. 5 Virginia, Thursday, Oct. 15. Liberty fought hard, scoring two goals in the final 10 minutes, but it was not enough to make up for the three-goal deficit in the second half. For the third year in […]
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Homecoming could not arrive sooner for Flames after four games on the road Coming into the season with high expectations following a run in the FCS playoffs in 2014, the Liberty Flames football team (3-4, 0-2 BSC) has, so far, had a rather disappointing season. After two key victories over nationally ranked Montana (who had beaten defending FCS National Champion […]
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The Lady Flames fight back against Buccaneers for 10th win of the season The Liberty University Lady Flames volleyball team (10-9, 5-1 Big South) rallied at home after falling in the first set to defeat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (5-17, 0-5 Big South) 3-1 on Friday, Oct. 16. The Lady Flames lost the first set after committing eight errors and […]
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Liberty freshman cross-country runner enjoying instant success with Flames In college sports, it is unusual for a freshman to step into a program and contribute heavily from day one. It is even more unusual for a freshman to win awards for their accomplishments from day one. For Liberty Flames freshman cross-country runner Azaria Kirwa, he has managed to accomplish both […]
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Men’s DI hockey team looks ahead to 2015-16 season The Liberty Flames men’s Division I hockey team looks to continue previous success on the ice this season and make another run at a National Championship. The Flames finished 10th in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) with 55 points and a 25-win season. The team advanced to the ACHA National […]
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Lady Flames stay undefeated in Big South with two wins The dynamic duo of Jade and Sirena Vorster “killed” the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs volleyball team with a combined total of 29 kills at a .556 pace for the 3-1 (25-16, 25-15, 18-25, 25-19) win at home on Friday Oct. 2. After a rocky pre-season coming off a six-game losing streak, Liberty […]
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Flames ready for Big South The Liberty Flames football team wrapped up its non-conference schedule Oct. 3 in the Georgia dome with a victory over Georgia State to give them a winning record, an FBS victory and a much easier upcoming Big South schedule. The Flames have had quite an eventful three weeks since playing West Virginia in Morgantown. Immediately […]
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Lady Flames drive away Lady Camels to stay undefeated in Big South play The Liberty women’s soccer team (5-5-1, 3-0) continued its winning streak Sept. 30 at Osborne Stadium with a 3-1 victory over Big South rival Campbell (7-4, 2-1). The Lady Flames offense controlled the ball on the Lady Camels side of the field early. Just minutes into the […]
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Lady Flames swimming & diving set sights on conference championship The Liberty University swimming & diving team jumps into the sixth year of the program this fall, hoping to continue to build upon recent success. The Lady Flames finished second in the 2015 Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Swimming & Diving Championships, completing a top-2 finish in their conference for […]
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Eagles knock off Flames in 2OT In the midst of a dark and rainy day, the Winthrop Eagles men’s Soccer team (1-0, 3-5) extinguished the Liberty Flames (0-1, 4-5) 2-1 Saturday Sept. 26 at Osborne Stadium. In what was each team’s Big South Conference opener, the Eagles netted the game winner off a free kick with just three minutes left […]
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