Sunday, September 10
Huntington, W.Va.
1:00 PM ET
Liberty University
7-0-0, 0-0-0
2
at
0
Marshall
5-1-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Marshall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Liberty Shuts Out Marshall 2-0 for Seventh Win
9/10/2023 4:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Liberty women's soccer moved to 7-0 on the season by shutting out Marshall 2-0 Sunday afternoon.
Ava Goodman and Rachel DeRuby provided the needed offense, while the Liberty defense excelled, not allowing a single shot to the Thundering Herd.
With the win, the Lady Flames extended their NCAA Division I leading unbeaten streak to 20 games (17-0-3).
Goodman opened the game by slipping a shot by Marshall's keeper, Alexis Wolgmuth, during the 27th minute of the game.DeRuby extended the lead to 2-0 after running by the defense to set up a feed from Ivy Garner. The senior stepped around a sliding Wolgemuth to deposit the ball into an empty net.
The Liberty defense was key, earning its fourth clean sheet of the season. The Lady Flames did not allow a single shot in the game, besting their previous season low of two shots allowed to Tennessee Tech on Aug. 25.
Scoring Summary
27' – Liberty – Ava Goodman
80' – Liberty – Rachel DeRuby (Ivy Garner)
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"I was really proud of how we played in the first half and how we were able to grab the second goal. We created a lot of chances and were putting them under a lot of pressure."
Lady Flames News & Notes
Up Next
Liberty comes home to take on Appalachian State at Osborne Stadium on Thursday. Match time is set for 6 p.m. The first 250 fans receive a t-shirt, pizza and a "Guardians of the Mountain," themed poster.
Ava Goodman and Rachel DeRuby provided the needed offense, while the Liberty defense excelled, not allowing a single shot to the Thundering Herd.
With the win, the Lady Flames extended their NCAA Division I leading unbeaten streak to 20 games (17-0-3).
Goodman opened the game by slipping a shot by Marshall's keeper, Alexis Wolgmuth, during the 27th minute of the game.DeRuby extended the lead to 2-0 after running by the defense to set up a feed from Ivy Garner. The senior stepped around a sliding Wolgemuth to deposit the ball into an empty net.
The Liberty defense was key, earning its fourth clean sheet of the season. The Lady Flames did not allow a single shot in the game, besting their previous season low of two shots allowed to Tennessee Tech on Aug. 25.
Scoring Summary
27' – Liberty – Ava Goodman
80' – Liberty – Rachel DeRuby (Ivy Garner)
Thoughts from Head Coach Lang Wedemeyer
"I was really proud of how we played in the first half and how we were able to grab the second goal. We created a lot of chances and were putting them under a lot of pressure."
Lady Flames News & Notes
- The Lady Flames outshot Marshall 23-0, registering 13 shots on goal. The Lady Flames recorded at least 11 shots in both halves.
- Goodman scored her second goal of the season.
- DeRuby led the Lady Flames with six shots, five going on goal. The midfielder leads the Lady Flames in both categories in 2023 (20 shots; 13 shots on goal).
- DeRuby netted her third goal of the season, scoring in consecutive games. The senior scored the game-tying goal off a penalty kick in a 3-1 win over West Virginia.
- Goalkeeper Ainsley Leja and the Liberty defense picked up its fourth shutout of the season. Liberty leads CUSA in goals allowed this season, surrounding just three.
- Leja and defender Rebekah Earnest both played a full match on Sunday. Both players have played every minute of 2023.
- Liberty won six corner opportunities and held Marshall to just two opportunities.
- Liberty extended its NCAA Division I leading unbeaten streak to 20 games (17-0-3). The Lady Flames' last loss was a 3-2 defeat at Pitt on Sept. 11, 2022.
Up Next
Liberty comes home to take on Appalachian State at Osborne Stadium on Thursday. Match time is set for 6 p.m. The first 250 fans receive a t-shirt, pizza and a "Guardians of the Mountain," themed poster.
Team Stats
LIB
MAR
Goals
2
0
Shots
23
0
Shots on Goal
13
0
Saves
0
11
Corners
6
2
Fouls
9
10
Scoring Plays
Ava Goodman (2)
GOAL by LIB Goodman, Ava.
26:48
Rachel DeRuby (3)
Assisted By: Ivy Garner
GOAL by LIB DeRuby, Rachel Assist by Garner, Ivy.
79:26
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
5
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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