After a brief stay in Lynchburg for its home opener against Georgetown, the Liberty University Lady Flames volleyball team (1-6) visited Lexington, Ky., for the Kentucky Classic, Sept. 6-7, where it fell in three straight matches. The Lady Flames took on Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Friday, and played the host, the No. 21 Kentucky […]
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The Liberty University men’s tennis team wrapped up the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Invitational Sept. 8, bringing home 18 victories. Dillon Segur lifted the Flames, with three of the team’s 14 singles match triumphs. Liberty was one of six schools competing in the tournament, which included multiple teams ranked in the top 75. “This is our first time […]
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Liberty University’s Division I Men’s hockey team has high expectations for the upcoming year after finishing last season ranked 13th among American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) teams. With a mix of returning starters and fresh faces for the new season, the Flames look to make another trip to the postseason. According to Head Coach Kirk Handy, the Flames will be […]
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Fourth quarter mistakes hurt Liberty’s chances to defeat Kent State Golden Flashes in season opener Liberty will host its home opener against the Monmouth (NJ) Hawks (0-1) Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Due to an ankle injury in the first quarter that caused him to sit out the rest of the game, Heisman hopeful running back Dri Archer was not […]
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After finishing the 2012 season — only the second year of the program — with a 16-6 record, the Lady Flames (1-0) field hockey team downed the St. Joseph’s Hawks (0-1), 4-0. Sophomore forward Natalie Barr scored a goal and assisted on two others, while sophomore defender Hannah Jones added two goals of her own — one of which came […]
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Late goals by Megan Warner and Crystal Elmers give the Lady Flames a 2-0 victory against the Monarchs Under the scorching heat of a Friday afternoon, the Lady Flames women’s soccer team took on the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs in their home opener at Osborne Stadium. The 2-0 victory marks the first win of the season for the Lady Flames. […]
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The Liberty Flames volleyball team was in high spirits on Friday, Aug. 30, as it played its first game of the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Invitational against the nationally-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes Liberty fell short and was swept by the Buckeyes (25-22, 25-22, 26-24). The Buckeyes outhit the Flames 45 kills to 33. Senior Lillie Happel led the Flames on […]
Read moreThe Liberty men’s cross country team is looking to win the Big South Conference for the ninth straight year, while the women look to win their second consecutive title. Each team hopes to qualify for the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships for the first time. Both teams opened their seasons Fri. Aug 30 at the University of Virginia duals, […]
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With the start of the regular season beginning this week, teams look to be crowned as the leauge best It is that time of year again. The days of summer are drawing to a close, and the days until the start of football season can be counted on one hand. With the preseason in the books, we examine the main […]
Read moreWith the new season set to begin in September, the Liberty Flames men’s golf team will count on a roster of veterans to add to its list of 2012 accomplishments. Seniors Niklas Lindstrom, Chase Marinell, Jacob Mast and Ian McConnell, who were all nominated to the Virginia Collegiate Golf Coaches Association all-state team, will be key elements of Liberty’s team […]
Read moreLiberty seeks to derail Heisman Trophy hopeful Dri Archer as it takes on Kent State in its season opener In 2010, Liberty won its first game ever against a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent, defeating Ball State 27-23 on Cardinal’s home field. After falling short the previous two seasons against FBS foes, the Flames look to win their first season […]
Read moreWho exactly is Johnny Manziel? Is he the next Robert Griffin III, Ryan Leaf, or can he even be plain old “Johnny Football” again? As the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy, Manziel should have been making headlines about the possibility of leading his Texas A&M team to a national title and perhaps becoming only the second player […]
Read moreThe Lady Flames start their season Aug. 30 at the Northern Illinois Invitational against No. 23 Ohio State The Lady Flames volleyball team is looking to bring home a Big South Championship title for the third season in a row. The two-time defending Big South champions have been picked to finish first in this year’s Big South preseason poll. “Really […]
Read moreThe Liberty Flames men’s soccer team won a back-and-forth contest 3-2 against the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans Saturday, Aug. 24 at Osborne Stadium in their final exhibition game. Forward Ernest Siaw scored the deciding goal on a cross into the penalty box by midfielder Sam Duininck. Kyle Breitmeyer scored 14 minutes into the game, which gave the Flames […]
Read moreWhen fans file into Williams Stadium Sept. 7 for the Flames home opener against Monmouth, they might want to get a good look at their surroundings, because, much like the rest of campus, the stadium is set to undergo major changes in the foreseeable future. According to Liberty Athletic Director Jeff Barber, plans are in the works to expand the […]
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