Liberty University
0-1-0, 0-0-0
Virginia Tech
1-0-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virginia Tech | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Liberty Drops Season Opener at Virginia Tech
8/19/2021 10:31:40 PM | Women's Soccer
In its season opener, Liberty traveled to Blacksburg, Va. to take on Virginia Tech. The Lady Flames battled the Hokies, but two second half goals proved to be the difference as Liberty fell to Virginia Tech 3-0.
Scoring Summary
19’ – VT– Nicole Kozlova (Assist by Tori Powell and Victoria Haugen)
50’ – VT– Emma Pelkowski (Assist by Emily Gray)
61’ – VT – Tori Powell (Assist by Averi Visage and Emily Gray)
Turning Point
Liberty battled the Hokies in the first 45 minutes and hung in with the ACC opponent, but ultimately had to play from behind as Virginia Tech scored 19 minutes into the game. Virginia Tech was able to attempt 10 corner kicks, while holding Liberty to just tow throughout the game.
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty had three newcomers in the starting lineup.
- Liberty’s Taylor Mason was the only freshman to earn a start.
- Liberty played six newcomers in tonight’s contest.
- Lena James earned her first career start.
- Virginia Tech outshot Liberty 17-7.
- Kasey Jamieson attempted a team high two shots.
- Freshman, Briana Myers, attempted her first collegiate shot.
- Randi Palacios recorded five saves in her first game at Liberty.
Up Next
Liberty will wrap up this week’s play on Sunday, Aug. 22, when the Lady Flames travel to Cookeville, Tenn. to take on Tennessee Tech. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at the Tech Soccer Complex.
Team Stats
Nicole Kozlova (1)
Assisted By: Tori Powell , Victoria Haugen
GOAL by Hokies Kozlova, Nicole Assist by Powell, Tori and Haugen, Victoria.
18:37
Emma Pelkowski (1)
Assisted By: Emily Gray
GOAL by Hokies Pelkowski, Emma Assist by Gray, Emily.
49:21
Tori Powell (1)
Assisted By: Averi Visage , Emily Gray
GOAL by Hokies Powell, Tori Assist by Visage, Averi and Gray, Emily.
60:37
