Liberty University
7-6-5, 2-3-3
Washington
10-3-3, 5-3-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Liberty's Season Ends in the First Round of the NCAA College Cup
4/27/2021 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Liberty's incredible late season run came to a close Tuesday night at the hands of Washington, in the First Round of the NCAA College Cup, losing to the Huskies 3-0. Liberty ends the season with a 7-6-5 record.
Scoring Summary
2' – WASHINGTON – Ameera Hussen (Unassisted)
41' – WASHINGTON – Karlee Stueckle (Assist by Mary Johnston)
52' – WASHINGTON – Olivia Van Der Jagt (Assist by Kaylene Pang)
Turning Point
Washington could not have asked for a better start scoring less than two minutes into the game, taking an early 1-0 lead. Liberty was able to limit the damage and hold the Huskies to just six shots in the first 40 minutes of the match. Controlling possession throughout the first half, Washington was able to add onto its lead in the 41st minute to take a 2-0 lead going into halftime.
In the second half the Huskies quickly extended their lead, scoring seven minutes into he half, making it 3-0. Liberty started to develop an offensive rhythm midway through the half, and even came close to scoring a goal as Kasey Jamieson's shot attempt in the 61st minute hit the crossbar. Liberty was able to attempt five shots in the second half.
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty made its seventh appearance in the NCAA Soccer Championship.
- Melody Jayroe made her 68th career start.
- Jayroe recorded three saves.
- Cora Duininck made her 68th career start and played in her 71st game.
- Washington attempted 14 shots while Liberty was held to seven shots.
- Chloe Marr and Lissi Gordon led Liberty with two shots.
- Nine freshmen played for Liberty.
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"Our inexperience showed a little bit tonight and not being able to start the game right. Gifting them a goal in the first couple minutes and any type of script you would write up that is not how you would start. I give them credit because we talk about the critical points of the game; the first five minutes of the half and the last five minutes of the half and they were better in those moments. I thought we played with them for a good portion of the game. We hit the post two, maybe three times and should have had a handball inside the box in the second half and Chloe Marr had two great chances, so we were right there."
Team Stats
Ameera Hussen (5)
GOAL by WAS Hussen, Ameera.
01:07
Karlee Stueckle (2)
Assisted By: Mary Johnston
GOAL by WAS Stueckle, Karlee Assist by Johnston, Mary.
40:24
Olivia Van Der Jagt (2)
Assisted By: Kaylene Pang
GOAL by WAS Van Der Jagt, Olivia Assist by Pang, Kaylene.
51:43
