Tuesday, August 29
Charlottesville, Va.
5:00 PM ET
Liberty University
(3-0)
3
at
1
Virginia
(1-1)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
No. 14 Liberty Converts Penalty Corners in 3-1 Win at No. 6 UVA
8/29/2023 8:01:00 PM | Field Hockey
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – No. 14 Liberty converted three penalty corner goals on Tuesday evening, lifting the Lady Flames to a 3-1 victory at No. 6-ranked Virginia in the road opener.
Liberty's first two goals of the game came from Bethany Dykema, and Lexi Hosler scored the visitors' final goal of the evening.
The Lady Flames stay unbeaten at 3-0 while handing the Cavaliers their first loss of the season in what was Liberty's third game in the last five days. Liberty has won its road opener in six straight seasons (2018-23). UVA entered tonight's contest on the heels of a 2-1 win over No. 5 Penn State, last Friday evening.
Scoring Summary
15' – LIBERTY – Bethany Dykema (Jodie Conolly) | Penalty Corner
19' – LIBERTY – Bethany Dykema (Jodie Conolly) | Penalty Corner
38' – LIBERTY – Lexi Hosler (Bethany Dykema) | Penalty Corner
48' – VIRGINIA – Dani Mendez-Trendler (unassisted)
Goalkeepers
W: Azul Iritxity Irigoyen 3-0, five saves
L: Tyler Kennedy 1-1, two saves
Turning Point
Liberty broke through late in the first quarter on its second penalty attempt. Lady Flames fifth-year seniors Jodie Conolly and Bethany Dykema connected for the goal, with Conolly finding Dykema near the left post. Dykema's sweep found the back of the cage for a 1-0 Liberty lead with 47.3 seconds to go in the frame.
Early in the second quarter, UVA's Lilly Hengerer was assessed a green card at the 17:37 mark, giving Liberty a one-player advantage. The Lady Flames applied the pressure and earned a pair of pair of penalty corners. It was Conolly and Dykema connecting again in the same fashion, with Dykema scoring for the second time for a 2-0 Liberty advantage in the 19th minute.
Liberty took a 2-0 lead into intermission and scored its third goal of the night in the 38th minute on a penalty corner tally from Lexi Hosler, assisted by Dykema. UVA got on the scoreboard for the first time early in the fourth quarter (47:18 mark) on a goal from Dani Mendez-Trendler to cut into the Lady Flames' lead and make it 3-1. Shortly after the goal, Liberty was given a green card but kept the UVA attack at bay. Virginia totaled eight shots and three penalty corners in the final period, but the Liberty defense and goalkeeper Azul Iritxity Irigoyen (three saves in fourth quarter) held firm to secure the win.
Key Stats & Notes
• This is Liberty's first-ever win in Charlottesville in its fourth try.
• The Lady Flames' victory is its best ranked win since topping No. 5 Maryland 3-2 in double overtime in the 2021 NCAA Field Hockey Championship Final Four.
• Dykema now has five career two-goal games, while Conolly has five career two-assist games to her career. Dykema matched a career high with five points (2 g, 1 a) tonight and also made a defensive save.
• Liberty held a decisive 8-4 advantage in penalty corners and won seven of the match's first eight short corners.
• With her assist tonight, Bethany Dykema moves into solo second place all-time in program history for career assists with 36. Dykema broke out of a tie with Bethany Barr (35 assists, 2013-16) and trails only Serena Barr (38 assists, 2013-16) for the program record.
• Virginia held a 13-9 edge in total shots. Liberty led the battle for shots 7-5 through three quarters before a strong final quarter for the home side.
• This is the Lady Flames' second-ever win over UVA in eight all-time matches. It is also the first time Liberty has defeated Virginia by multiple goals.
• Dating back to the start of the fall 2021 season, this is Liberty's 14th ranked win in that time span.
Up Next
Liberty will be back in action on Sunday afternoon against the American Eagles (1-1). Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Liberty Field Hockey Field and can be seen on ESPN+.
The Lady Flames and Eagles will be squaring off for the second time ever. Liberty edged American 2-1 in overtime nearly seven years ago (Oct. 6, 2016) in the inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C.
Liberty's first two goals of the game came from Bethany Dykema, and Lexi Hosler scored the visitors' final goal of the evening.
The Lady Flames stay unbeaten at 3-0 while handing the Cavaliers their first loss of the season in what was Liberty's third game in the last five days. Liberty has won its road opener in six straight seasons (2018-23). UVA entered tonight's contest on the heels of a 2-1 win over No. 5 Penn State, last Friday evening.
Scoring Summary
15' – LIBERTY – Bethany Dykema (Jodie Conolly) | Penalty Corner
19' – LIBERTY – Bethany Dykema (Jodie Conolly) | Penalty Corner
38' – LIBERTY – Lexi Hosler (Bethany Dykema) | Penalty Corner
48' – VIRGINIA – Dani Mendez-Trendler (unassisted)
Goalkeepers
W: Azul Iritxity Irigoyen 3-0, five saves
L: Tyler Kennedy 1-1, two saves
Turning Point
Liberty broke through late in the first quarter on its second penalty attempt. Lady Flames fifth-year seniors Jodie Conolly and Bethany Dykema connected for the goal, with Conolly finding Dykema near the left post. Dykema's sweep found the back of the cage for a 1-0 Liberty lead with 47.3 seconds to go in the frame.
Early in the second quarter, UVA's Lilly Hengerer was assessed a green card at the 17:37 mark, giving Liberty a one-player advantage. The Lady Flames applied the pressure and earned a pair of pair of penalty corners. It was Conolly and Dykema connecting again in the same fashion, with Dykema scoring for the second time for a 2-0 Liberty advantage in the 19th minute.
Liberty took a 2-0 lead into intermission and scored its third goal of the night in the 38th minute on a penalty corner tally from Lexi Hosler, assisted by Dykema. UVA got on the scoreboard for the first time early in the fourth quarter (47:18 mark) on a goal from Dani Mendez-Trendler to cut into the Lady Flames' lead and make it 3-1. Shortly after the goal, Liberty was given a green card but kept the UVA attack at bay. Virginia totaled eight shots and three penalty corners in the final period, but the Liberty defense and goalkeeper Azul Iritxity Irigoyen (three saves in fourth quarter) held firm to secure the win.
Key Stats & Notes
• This is Liberty's first-ever win in Charlottesville in its fourth try.
• The Lady Flames' victory is its best ranked win since topping No. 5 Maryland 3-2 in double overtime in the 2021 NCAA Field Hockey Championship Final Four.
• Dykema now has five career two-goal games, while Conolly has five career two-assist games to her career. Dykema matched a career high with five points (2 g, 1 a) tonight and also made a defensive save.
• Liberty held a decisive 8-4 advantage in penalty corners and won seven of the match's first eight short corners.
• With her assist tonight, Bethany Dykema moves into solo second place all-time in program history for career assists with 36. Dykema broke out of a tie with Bethany Barr (35 assists, 2013-16) and trails only Serena Barr (38 assists, 2013-16) for the program record.
• Virginia held a 13-9 edge in total shots. Liberty led the battle for shots 7-5 through three quarters before a strong final quarter for the home side.
• This is the Lady Flames' second-ever win over UVA in eight all-time matches. It is also the first time Liberty has defeated Virginia by multiple goals.
• Dating back to the start of the fall 2021 season, this is Liberty's 14th ranked win in that time span.
Up Next
Liberty will be back in action on Sunday afternoon against the American Eagles (1-1). Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Liberty Field Hockey Field and can be seen on ESPN+.
The Lady Flames and Eagles will be squaring off for the second time ever. Liberty edged American 2-1 in overtime nearly seven years ago (Oct. 6, 2016) in the inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C.
Team Stats
LIBERTY
VA
Goals
3
1
Shots
9
13
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
3
Corners
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
DYKEMA, Bethany (1)
Assisted By: CONOLLY, Jodie
after corner
14:15
DYKEMA, Bethany (2)
Assisted By: CONOLLY, Jodie
off corner
18:41
HOSLER, Lexi (1)
Assisted By: DYKEMA, Bethany
tip in from a corner
37:37
Dani Mendez-Trendler (1)
off a rebound
47:18
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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