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Liberty University
Campbell
Liberty’s Hot Start Propels Lady Flames Past Campbell
8/28/2022 4:36:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Liberty picked up its second straight win at Osborne Stadium this season, as the Lady Flames defeated Campbell, 3-0, Sunday afternoon to improve to 2-1-1 this season.
Scoring Summary
5' – LIBERTY – McKinley Burkett (Unassisted)
27' – LIBERTY – Allison Hansford (Assist by Meredith King)
42' – LIBERTY – Khyla Porter (Assist by Briana Myers)
Turning Point
The first 45 minutes of Sunday's contest proved to be the difference in the game. Liberty controlled the game from the opening whistle, scoring just five minutes into the game to give Liberty the early lead. The Lady Flames capitalized on its opportunities in the first half as the team had three shots on goal that all resulted in goals for Liberty. The backline of Liberty was able to keep the pressure off its goalkeepers throughout the game, limiting Campbell to just three shots on target.
Key Stats & Notes
- Ainsley Leja recorded her third shutout of the season.
- Leja recorded three saves.
- Riley Hill received her first playing time in her collegiate career.
- Liberty outshot Campbell 8-5.
- Both teams had three shots on goal.
- McKinley Burkett scored her second goal of the season and ninth of her career.
- Allison Hansford scored her first collegiate goal.
- Khyla Porter scored her first goal at Liberty and eighth of her career.
- Meredith King and Porter recorded a team-high two shots.
- King recorded her first assist of the season and sixth of her career.
- Briana Myers recorded her first career assist
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"It was great to get three goals today. I am proud of how we started the game. Now we have to find a way to put two solid games together.
Up Next
Liberty will wrap up this a two-game homestand on Thursday, Sept. 1, when the Lady Flames host Marshall. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN+.
