Liberty Blanks UNCG 2-0

Liberty remains unbeaten in its last five contests as the Lady Flames defeated UNCG, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Osborne Stadium. Liberty concludes its non-conference schedule with a 5-3-1 record, the most non-conference wins for Liberty since 2012.

Turning Point

Liberty and UNCG went back-and-forth trying to control possession and develop an offensive attack throughout the first half. Both teams were struggling to get quality looks on goal with both teams each attempted four shots. The Spartans were able to get three shots on goal while limiting Liberty to one, as the game was tied at 0-0 heading into halftime. Liberty was able to turn the corner early in the second half with two goals within a minute-span that changed the game. In the 56^th minute, Shevaun Judon would score off a UNCG clear out. Less than a minute later Kasey Jamieson would score off a free kick from 20-yards out that secured the win for Liberty.

Key Stats & Notes

• Randi Palacios recorded her fifth straight shutout this season and 15^th of her career.
• Palacios recorded five saves.
• Shevaun Judon recorded her first goal of the season and the second of her career.
• Kasey Jamieson recorded her third goal of the season and 15^th of her career.
• Liberty outshot UNCG 14-8.
• Liberty attempted seven corner kicks while holding UNCG to one.
• Kasey Jamieson attempted a game-high four shots.

Up Next

Liberty will continue its five-game homestand when the Lady Flames host Jacksonville State on Thursday, Sept. 23 for its first ASUN match of the season. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Osborne Stadium and can be seen on ESPN+.