Liberty Tops Belmont Abbey 3-1

The Liberty Flames downed the Belmont Abbey Crusaders 3-1, on Monday night at Osborne Stadium.

The Flames dominated play throughout the evening, outshooting the Crusaders, 20-3.

Gabe Findley and Luke Eberle each scored on penalty kicks for Liberty in the contest. Forward Michael Huss netted the Flames' final goal of the night late in the contest.

Liberty moves to 2-0 on the season. The match counted as an exhibition game for Belmont Abbey.

Scoring Summary
37' – LIBERTY - Gabe Findley (Penalty kick)
57' – LIBERTY - Luke Findley (Penalty kick)
79' – BAC – Alexander Ljusberg (Assisted by Zion Duncan)
90' – LIBERTY – Michael Huss (Assisted by Leo Conneh)

Key Stats & Notes

Liberty outshot Belmont Abbey, 20-3, in the contest. The Flames had seven shots on goal plus one went off the crossbar and two went off the post. The Crusaders put two shots on the frame.
Liberty held an 8-1 advantage on corner kicks.
Making his first collegiate start, Owen Moore made one save over the full 90 minutes for Liberty. Belmont Abbey split its goalkeeping duties with Trent McConnaughey recording one save in the first half and Will Whitman making two saves in the second half.
Findley and Huss each scored their second goal of the season. Both Flames have netted a goal in each of Liberty's games.
Eberle, who tied for the team lead in goals last season, scored his first goal of 2023.
For the first time since the Spring of 2021, the Flames start a season 2-0. Playing in the Spring due to COVID-19 postponing the Fall, Liberty opened the season 3-0.
Liberty assistant coach Jake Berry coached at Belmont Abbey before joining the Flames' coaching staff.

Next Up
For the first time in 2023, Liberty will take to the road for weekend matches in Maryland. The Flames will square off with the UMBC Retrievers to start the trip on Friday. Match time at Retrievers Soccer Park is scheduled for 7 p.m. On Sunday, Liberty will face the Navy Midshipmen. Kickoff at the Glen Warner Soccer Facility is set for 1 p.m.

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Team Stats

Michael Huss

Gabe Findley

Luke Eberle

Leo Conneh

Players Mentioned

Leo Conneh

Luke Eberle

Gabe Findley

Michael Huss

Owen Moore