The Lady Flames soccer team continued its hot streak Sunday, Sept. 3, taking down the reigning champion of the Big 12, the West Virginia Mountaineers, 3-1 in a much-anticipated non-conference matchup. The two teams met for the first time in program history in an afternoon match, with the Lady Flames entering at undefeated with five straight wins, with hopes of […]
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Demario Douglas Wide receiver Demario “Pop” Douglas has quickly made a name for himself during the preseason for the New England Patriots. The 5-foot-8 rookie from Liberty was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Known for his lightning-like speed and mobility, Douglas has been able to compensate for his below-average height with his skill throughout his […]
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Lights, camera, action! Liberty’s studio show, “Flames Central ,” won big at the 65th Capital Emmy Awards this past June with a school record of six awards. “Flames Central” showcases what Liberty is all about, providing in-depth coverage of Flames athletics, all while keeping the focus on Christ. “We tell stories about our athletes, coaches, athletics, alumni and how their […]
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The Liberty Flames kicked their season off with a bang, defeating the Bowling Green Falcons 34-24 in their season opener. In his initial contest as the Flames head coach, Jamey Chadwell claimed his first win as a Flame, and his 100th career win in college football. Just 15 minutes before kickoff, the Flames finally answered the question all of the […]
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The Liberty Flames men’s soccer team ruffled some feathers during its home opener against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks Aug. 24. In a back-and-forth game, the Flames came out on top, with a 3-2 win. The match began with a rocky start when the Peacocks found the back of the net within the first two minutes of play. The Flames brought […]
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A new campaign is underway for the Liberty Flames field hockey team. The team began its season on the right track, claiming victory in its first two matchups. This first of those two wins came against the Kent State Golden Eagles, where the Flames won 2-0 on goals from senior midfielder Reagan Underwood and graduate student Jodie Conolly. Against the […]
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The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles made the trip to the Mountain to face the Liberty Flames in a women’s soccer interconference matchup Friday, Aug. 25. The Lady Flames entered Friday’s matchup against the Golden Eagles with hopes of maintaining their unblemished 2-0 record and extending their win streak. Tennessee Tech, however, came to the Hill City looking to capture its […]
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The new regime is finally set to hit the field. After a fall camp that Flames Head Coach Jamey Chadwell said “felt like forever”, the first-year Liberty coach is nearly prepared for his group to welcome its first opponent to Lynchburg. With the anticipation of the college football season, however, comes the storylines surrounding a program nearly unrecognizable from last […]
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The mountains of Medellín, Colombia are a place that few choose to venture to. Largely overrun by gang members and virtually absent of police presence, choosing to reside in or even visit the area comes with great risk. The Liberty men’s soccer team did more than just visit the city of Medellín, Colombia, this summer. They connected with locals, aided […]
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The Lady Flames volleyball team is off and running for the 2023 season, welcoming opponents to the Hill City for its annual Liberty Tournament Aug. 25-26. Starting the season 3-0 and winning nine consecutive sets, Liberty defeated Bucknell, Gardner Webb and Stony Brook to claim the home tournament title. After swift 3-0 victories over both Bucknell and Gardner-Webb, Liberty […]
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Welcome all, to the first issue of Palsgrove’s Points. This will be a weekly sports column, written by yours truly, covering the world of professional sports and Flames athletics, where I will hold back nothing. My commitment to you is that I will put my unbridled opinions on display, whether they be right or wrong — but they’ll mostly be […]
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Head Coach Jamey Chadwell is already making history with the 2024 recruiting class, receiving a commitment to Liberty football from four-star quarterback recruit Jayden Bradford on July 7. Bradford’s commitment, made on the young athlete’s 18th birthday, makes him the highest-rated recruit in program history. Bradford, a former standout at Chapin High School in South Carolina and current quarterback at […]
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An at-large bid to the NCAA Los Angeles Regional meant a tough slate of West Coast opponents was awaiting the Lady Flames softball team on a national stage May 19-21. After suffering a crushing ASUN Conference Tournament defeat, however, Liberty found life in the City of Angels, where Head Coach Dot Richardson made a return to Easton Stadium — the […]
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With the Liberty Flames’ golf team having returned to Lynchburg after the ASUN Championship in Mobile, Alabama from April 25-26, the team bus had some extra hardware in the form of an ASUN Championship trophy. The Flames came to play in the conference tournament, notching multiple record-setting performances on the trail to a championship victory. The Flames finished day one […]
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Two-time NCWA National Champion, three-time All-American winner— Liberty wrestler Rick Weaver has achieved just about every accolade attainable as a collegiate athlete. After four years of sheer domination on the wrestling mat, one would think that Weaver stepped away from this year’s NCWA National Meet content with the culmination of a journey. The end of this year’s wrestling season, however, […]
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