Forward Jamie Bouffard scored the only goal of the game in Liberty University’s 1-0 win over visiting George Washington University Friday, Sept. 14 at the East Campus fields. The lone goal came when Bouffard received a perfectly-timed cross […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames tennis team is off to a positive start with 21 triumphs in the Liberty Fall Classic tournament Sept. 14-15 under first-year head coach Jeff Maren. At the start of the event on Friday afternoon, the Lady Flames came through with nine solid victories. Eight doubles matches were held the first day, with Liberty winning five of them. […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames volleyball team traveled to Charlottesville, Va, Sept. 15 in hopes of claiming a victory in the Marriott Cavalier Classic. Liberty took the court at 1 p.m. to face the Virginia Tech Hokies. They fell short in a tough-fought first set (25-20), but pulled off a win in the second set with a kill from freshman Caroline Douglas […]
Read moreLiberty University’s rough start for the football program continued this past Saturday, Sept. 16 as the Flames took on the Grizzlies of Montana University at the smoky Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Mont. Smoke from nearby wildfires filled the stadium during the game, reducing visibility for players. The Flames made several mistakes that Grizzlies were quick to capitalize on, which cost […]
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Liberty University prides itself on being the most exciting Christian university in the nation, and with the recent addition of the ATV and Motocross facilities, it is clear that they intend to live up to their motto. Mike Ellsworth is the Assistant Director of Student Activities and oversees the program. He is proud to offer this activity to the students. […]
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He holds 44 world records and over 20 world champion titles. He is a former member of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff, and now he serves as the strength and conditioning coach at Liberty University. He is Bill Gillespie. At 35-years-old, what he said should be past his prime, Gillespie was bench-pressing 450 pounds. Now, at the age of almost […]
Read moreThe Liberty Men’s D1 Hockey team annihilated the Hampton Whalers 9-1 in their home opener at the LaHaye Ice Center Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Game two of the double header was also won by the Flames, 9-3. The Flames came out heated and were hitting hard. One late hit after the whistle by Steven Bellew sent the Hampton […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames volleyball team arrived in Kent, Ohio, Sept. 7 looking to extend their seven match winning streak at the Kent State Mizuno Classic. The Flames started the tournament hot, defeating Saint Francis in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-16). Sophomore outside hitter Ansley Gebben led the Flames with nine kills in the match. Freshman Haley Jeffcoat and junior Kendle […]
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It seems that the weather at Liberty University favored the women’s soccer game between Liberty and the University of Pittsburg. Rain poured from Tuesday to Thursday of last week, but let up on Friday just in time for the women’s soccer game, before raining again on Saturday. According to libertyflames.com, 473 fans enjoyed the 84-degree weather at Osborne stadium. Pittsburg […]
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After a difficult loss against No.24-ranked Norfolk State Spartans in Liberty’s home opener Saturday, Sept. 8 the Liberty Flames football team focuses on their upcoming matchup with the Montana Grizzlies. Grizzlies bring a ground gain The Grizzlies played from behind when they faced Appalachian State and lost 35-27 over the past weekend, which dropped their record to 1-1 on the […]
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An analysis of equality in the world of sports This year marks the 40th anniversary of legislation put into place that drastically changed university sports programs forever – Title IX. Created in 1972, the legislation bans gender discrimination within athletics. The regulations require all schools to adhere to special standards concerning women’s sports. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, an […]
Read moreThe NFL regular season kicked off Wednesday, Sept. 5 when the Dallas Cowboys defeated the defending Super Bowl Champion, the New York Giants. Fans took their seats, players took the field and coaches paced the sidelines, but unlike previous years, the regular NFL referees were not anywhere near MetLife Stadium. In the middle of a labor union dispute, the referees […]
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The Stafford, Va. native will continue to grow into new leadership role The Liberty Flames football team kicked off their home schedule Saturday, Sept. 8. The lights came on in Williams Stadium for the first time this season, and all eyes were on starting quarterback Brian Hudson. Hudson has already impressed many people this season, including assistant head coach Carl […]
Read moreFlames faithful that missed the fourth quarter of the season-opener against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C. got a rerun if they attended Liberty’s home opener against Norfolk State Saturday, Sept. 8.
In a stunningly similar turn of events in the final seconds of the game, Liberty held […]
The scene in Winston-Salem was all too familiar for Flames fans—their team came up just short in a winnable game against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. Needing three points to tie, or a touchdown to win, the Flames had what should have been the last possession of the game when they took over at their own 19-yard line with just […]
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