Liberty University
10-3-2, 6-0-1
Queens
2-7-4, 2-4-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens (NC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberty | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Liberty Shuts Out Queens to Finish Regular Season Unbeaten at Home
10/9/2022 5:33:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Liberty Lady Flames topped the Queens Royals 2-0 in an ASUN Conference match Sunday afternoon at Osborne Stadium.
With the victory, Liberty finishes the regular season unbeaten at home, posting a 7-0-1 mark at Osborne this season, and runs its winning streak to six straight games.
The Lady Flames used a solid defensive effort to record their ninth shutout of the season. Rachel DeRuby and Grace Spade each scored in the second half in the victory.
Liberty moves to 10-3-2 overall and is tied with Lipscomb for the top spot in the ASUN Conference with a 6-0-1 in league play. Queens drops to 2-7-4 overall and 2-4-1 in conference play.
Scoring Summary
60' – Liberty – Rachel DeRuby (Assisted by Meredith King)
84' – Liberty – Grace Spade (Assisted by Khyla Porter)
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"I thought we played good soccer today. They (Queens) were hard to break down and did a good job defending us. We created enough chances. I credited the girls for just keeping at it. They were persistent and patient until we broke through."
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty completes its 2022 regular season home record at 7-0-1. The Lady Flames outscored their opponents, 25-4, and recorded five shutouts at home.
- The Lady Flames' six-game winning streak is its longest since winning eight straight games in 2016.
- Liberty records 10 or more wins in back-to-back seasons. The Lady Flames won 11 games in 2021. It is the third time under Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer that Liberty has won 10 or more games.
- Liberty leads the ASUN in goals with 32 and has allowed the fewest goals, 10.
- Liberty outshot Queens, 21-5, in the contest. The Lady Flames held an 11-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- DeRuby scores for the second consecutive game and now has a career-high four goals on the
- Spade netted her third goal of the season in the contest, a career-high for the junior.
- Liberty goalkeeper Ainsley Leja recorded four saves in the game. Queens goalkeeper Erica Turner made 10 saves in the contest.
- The match was the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
Next Up
Liberty begins a three-game road swing to end its 2022 regular season. The Lady Flames begin the trip by traveling to Jacksonville, Fla., for a match against the Jacksonville Dolphins on Thursday. Kickoff at Southern Oak Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Rachel DeRuby (4)
Assisted By: Meredith King
Cross from right side into center of box
59:34
Grace Spade (3)
Assisted By: Khyla Porter
Deflection of shot to player right in front of net
83:39
