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Liberty University
3-5-5, 2-3-3
Virginia Tech
8-8-0, 4-4-0
Jamieson Scores Two Goals in Loss Against Virginia Tech
4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Liberty made a thrilling comeback in the second half Thursday night at Osborne Stadium against in-state rival, Virginia Tech. After being down 5-0, Liberty scored three goals in the final 14 minutes but in the end the Lady Flames fell to the Hokies 5-3. Liberty concludes the regular season with a 3-5-5 record while Virginia Tech improves to 8-8.
Scoring Summary
20' – VIRGINIA TECH – Emily Gray (Penalty Kick)
24' – VIRGINIA TECH – Tori Powell (Assist by Holly Rose Weber)
58' – VIRGINIA TECH – Tori Powell (Unassisted)
64' – VIRGINIA TECH – Emily Gray (Unassisted)
69' – VIRGINIA TECH – Nicole Kozlova (Assist by Ayden Yates)
76' – LIBERTY – Kasey Jamieson (Assist by Lena James)
79' – LIBERTY – Kasey Jamieson (Free Kick)
88' – LIBERTY – Sonia Meyer (Assist by Alexis Salazar)
Turning Point
Liberty's backline was under heavy pressure from the opening whistle as the Hokies attempted six shots with four on goal and five corner kicks within the first 15 minutes of the game. Midway through the first half Virginia Tech scored a pair of goals within a four-minute span to take the lead at half. After being down five goals with 21 minutes left in the game, Liberty responded with a valiant comeback attempt sparked by Kasey Jamieson. Within a three-minute span, Jamieson would score two goals and Sonia Meyer followed up with her first career goal as the Lady Flames scored three goals in a 12-minute span.
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty's three goals are the most Liberty has scored against a Power Five opponent.
- Liberty's three goals was the most in a game this season for Liberty.
- Kasey Jamieson scored her fourth and fifth goals of the season.
- Sonia Meyer scored her first collegiate goal.
- Lena James recorded her first career point with an assist.
- Alexis Salazar recorded her first career point with an assist.
- Virginia Tech outshot Liberty 26-8.
- Melody Jayroe recorded eight saves.
- Jamieson led Liberty with three shots.
- Nicole Kozlova and Tori Powell each recorded a game-high six shots.
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"When you play quality teams like Virginia Tech, they will punish you for your mistakes. But I was very proud of how we finished the game."
Up Next
Liberty now turns its attention towards the ASUN Tournament as the Lady Flames will either be the No. 3 seed or the No. 4 seed. The first round of the tournament is set for Wednesday, April 7.
Team Stats
Emily Gray (7)
VT Emily Gray PENALTY KICK GOAL.
19:10
Tori Powell (7)
Assisted By: Holly Rose Weber
GOAL by VT Powell, Tori Assist by Weber, Holly Rose.
23:01
Tori Powell (7)
GOAL by VT Powell, Tori.
57:02
Emily Gray (7)
GOAL by VT Gray, Emily.
63:51
Nicole Kozlova (2)
Assisted By: Ayden Yates
GOAL by VT Kozlova, Nicole Assist by Yates, Ayden.
68:16
Kasey Jamieson (5)
Assisted By: Lena James
GOAL by LIB Jamieson, Kasey Assist by James, Lena.
75:47
Kasey Jamieson (5)
GOAL by LIB Jamieson, Kasey.
78:12
Sonia Meyer (1)
Assisted By: Alexis Salazar
GOAL by LIB Meyer, Sonia Assist by Salazar, Alexis.
87:41
