Liberty University
6-5-5, 3-3-3
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No. 1 South seed North Florida
10-2-0, 6-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| North Florida | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Liberty Secures Spot in ASUN Championship, Defeats North Florida
4/15/2021 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
For the second straight game, Liberty took down a No. 1 seed in the ASUN Tournament as Liberty defeated North Florida, 1-0, to secure a spot in the ASUN Championship. Liberty improves to 6-5-5 this season while handing North Florida its first loss against an ASUN opponent this season (10-2-0).
Scoring Summary
80' – LIBERTY – Meredith King (Assist by Chloe Marr and Rachel DeRuby)
Turning Point
It was a quiet first half on offense as both teams combined to attempt eight shots and just one shot on goal. The offense picked up in the second half as Liberty attempted six shots and North Florida attempted five. As Liberty got in a groove on offense, the Lady Flames capitalized in the 80th minute as Meredith King scored to give Liberty the 1-0 win. Liberty's backline was stellar all afternoon, allowing just one shot on goal.
Key Stats & Notes
- Meredith King scored her second goal of the season.
- King's posted her second game-winning goal of the season.
- King led Liberty with three shots.
- Melody Jayroe posted her 20th shutout of her career, moving her into a tie for No. 2 on Liberty's all-time shutout list.
- Jayroe's shutout was the seventh of this season.
- Chloe Marr recorded her first collegiate assist.
- Rachel DeRuby recorded her first collegiate assist.
- Liberty's backline held Thais Reiss to just two shots for the game.
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"We talked before the game about being relentless and that was really what the team did. They kept going and going until we found a way to break through. We are blessed and excited that we get to play another game together."
Up Next
Liberty will now face either FGCU or Kennesaw State in the ASUN Championship on Saturday, April 17, at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN+.
Team Stats
Meredith King (2)
Assisted By: Chloe Marr
GOAL by LIB King, Meredith Assist by Marr, Chloe.
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