Thursday, October 5
Chicago, Ill.
8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM ET
Liberty University
7-3-0, 2-1-0
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Chicago State
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Chicago State Shuts Out Liberty 2-0
10/5/2023 11:53:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CHICAGO, lll. - The Chicago State Cougars downed the Liberty Flames 2-0 Thursday evening in an OVC match at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Field.
The host Cougars netted two goals in the first half and then held the OVC's leading offensive attack in check for their first conference victory of 2023.
In its first conference road match of the year, Liberty was held to 11 shots. The Flames entered the evening averaging 2.89 goals and 14.8 shots per game to lead the OVC.
Chicago State's victory avenges its 7-1 loss to Liberty last Thursday at Osborne Stadium in Lynchburg, Va.
The Flames drop 2-1 in the OVC and 7-3 overall. The Cougars improve to 1-2 in conference play and 3-7-1 overall.
Scoring Summary
10' – Iann Topete (Assisted by Dasha Curiel)
28' – Hilary Obhiambo (Unassisted)
Key Stats & Notes
Next Up
Liberty returns home to Osborne Stadium on Sunday. The Flames will host the SIUE Cougars in an OVC match. The first-ever meeting between the two teams is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The host Cougars netted two goals in the first half and then held the OVC's leading offensive attack in check for their first conference victory of 2023.
In its first conference road match of the year, Liberty was held to 11 shots. The Flames entered the evening averaging 2.89 goals and 14.8 shots per game to lead the OVC.
Chicago State's victory avenges its 7-1 loss to Liberty last Thursday at Osborne Stadium in Lynchburg, Va.
The Flames drop 2-1 in the OVC and 7-3 overall. The Cougars improve to 1-2 in conference play and 3-7-1 overall.
Scoring Summary
10' – Iann Topete (Assisted by Dasha Curiel)
28' – Hilary Obhiambo (Unassisted)
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot Chicago State, 11-5. The Flames also held a 5-3 advantage on shots on goal.
- Liberty also held the edge in corner kicks, 9-4.
- Ian Topete scored his third goal of the season and Hilary Odhiambo netted his first of the season for Chicago.
- Gabe Findley led the Flames with four shots, while teammates Leo Conneh and Gora Gora each had two apiece.
- Liberty goalkeeper Owen Moore recorded one save in the contest, while keeper Lucas Fontana made five saves for Chicago State.
- Liberty falls in its first-ever OVC road game and match at Chicago State.
- The Flames were shut out for the second time this season.
Next Up
Liberty returns home to Osborne Stadium on Sunday. The Flames will host the SIUE Cougars in an OVC match. The first-ever meeting between the two teams is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Team Stats
LIU
CSU
Goals
0
2
Shots
11
5
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
1
5
Corners
9
4
Fouls
5
11
Scoring Plays
Iann Topete (3)
Assisted By: Dasha Curiel
GOAL by CSU Topete, Iann Assist by Curiel, Dasha.
09:01
Hilary Odhiambo (1)
GOAL by CSU Odhiambo, Hilary.
27:04
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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