Liberty Top North Alabama 4-1 for 5th Consecutive Victory

The Liberty Lady Flames downed the North Alabama Lions 4-1 in an ASUN Conference match on a rainy afternoon at Osborne Stadium Sunday.

The Lady Flames' win extends their winning streak to five straight. Liberty also remains unbeaten in their last six contests (5-0-1).

Forward Ava Goodman's first collegiate goal started Liberty's scoring in the afternoon. Bridie Herman, Rachel DeRuby and Ivy Garner also netted goals in the victory.

Liberty moves to 9-3-2 overall and leads the ASUN Conference with a 5-0-1 mark.

Scoring Summary

27' – LIBERTY - Ava Goodman (Unassisted)

39' – LIBERTY - Bridie Herman (Assisted by Lena James)

68' – LIBERTY - Rachel DeRuby (Assisted by Bridie Herman)

78' – UNA - Izzi Gurney (Assisted by Kate Wiseman)

84' – LIBERTY - Ivy Garner (Assisted by Bridie Herman)

Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer

"I thought we started a little bit flat, but we got bailed with them missing the penalty kick. Credit the to the girls who came off the bench. They changed the game for us in the first half. We lost some of your rhythm in the second half but came right back and scored after giving up the goal. That was big time."

Key Stats & Notes

• The Lady Flames' five-game winning streak is its longest since winning five straight in 2017.
• Liberty runs its home record to 6-0-1. The Lady Flames have outscored their opponents, 23-4, at home this season.
• With their four goals this afternoon, the Lady Flames lead the ASUN with 30 goals.
• Liberty outshot North Alabama, 20-6. The Lady Flames put 12 shots on goal, while the Lions had three shots on frame.
• Herman, DeRuby and Garner each scored their third goal of 2022.
• Herman also added two assists on the afternoon and now leads Liberty with 11 points. The Lady Flames' defender is tied for third in the ASUN in points with three goals and five assists.
• Liberty goalkeeper Ainsley Leja made two saves in the contest. North Alabama goalkeeper Payton Yates recorded six saves through the first 65 minutes of play. Jordyn Spreck finished the game, making one saves.
• The Lady Flames have never lost to the Lions. Liberty is now 6-0-1 in the all-time series between the two teams.
• Liberty wore pink jerseys for a "Pink Out" to show their support for breast cancer awareness and the push to find cures for the deadly disease.

Next Up

Liberty will close out its 2022 home schedule next Sunday. The Lady Flames will host the Queen's Royals in an ASUN Conference match at Osborne Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.