Thursday, October 3
San Antonio, Texas
8:00 PM ET/7:00 CT
Liberty University
4-3-1, 2-0-0
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Incarnate Word
2-5-1, 0-2-0
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Liberty
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UIW
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Flames Open OVC Texas Road Swing with 2-0 Shutout at UIW
10/3/2024 11:36:00 PM | Men's Soccer
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The Liberty Flames used a smothering defensive effort for a 2-0 victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals to begin their two-game Ohio Valley Conference road swing in Texas, Thursday evening at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
Forward Michael Huss, the OVC leading scorer, and midfielder Aidan Morrison each scored for the Flames in the contest. Huss scored early in the first half and Morrison netted his goal early in the second half.
Meanwhile, Liberty's swarming defense held host UIW to two shots on goal over the 90 minutes, both of which goalkeeper Owen Moore saved. The shutout was the Flames second of 2024.
Liberty moves to 2-0 in OVC play and 4-3-1 on the season. UIW drops to 0-2 in conference and 2-5-1 overall.
Scoring Summary
12' – Michael Huss (Assisted by Luke Eberle)
50' – Aidan Morrison (Assisted by Bryce Swinehart)
Key Stats & Notes
Liberty travels across the Lonestar State for an OVC match against the Houston Christian Huskies on Sunday. Match time at Sorrels Field is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST.
Forward Michael Huss, the OVC leading scorer, and midfielder Aidan Morrison each scored for the Flames in the contest. Huss scored early in the first half and Morrison netted his goal early in the second half.
Meanwhile, Liberty's swarming defense held host UIW to two shots on goal over the 90 minutes, both of which goalkeeper Owen Moore saved. The shutout was the Flames second of 2024.
Liberty moves to 2-0 in OVC play and 4-3-1 on the season. UIW drops to 0-2 in conference and 2-5-1 overall.
Scoring Summary
12' – Michael Huss (Assisted by Luke Eberle)
50' – Aidan Morrison (Assisted by Bryce Swinehart)
Key Stats & Notes
- UIW outshot Liberty, 9-7. The Flames held a 5-2 advantage on shots on goal.
- The Cardinals held a 7-4 edge in corner kicks in the contest.
- Liberty's shutout is its second of the season. The Flames blanked Mt. Olive at home on Aug. 28 to begin the year.
- Huss scored his OVC-leading eighth goal of the season. The senior forward entered the evening 11th in the nation in goals.
- Morrison nets his second goal of the year in the match.
- Luke Eberle and Bryce Swinehart each recorded assists in the game.
- Liberty goalkeeper Owen Moore made two saves in the match. The junior lowered his goals-against on the season to 1.28 on the year. UIW goalkeeper Alejandro DeLaTorre recorded three saves.
- Liberty starts OVC play at 2-0 for the second straight year. The Flames played their first two conference games at home last season.
- Liberty and UIW will meet again this season. The two teams will end the regular season with an OVC contest at Osborne Stadium on Nov. 3.
Liberty travels across the Lonestar State for an OVC match against the Houston Christian Huskies on Sunday. Match time at Sorrels Field is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST.
Team Stats
LIB
UIW
Goals
2
0
Shots
7
9
Shots on Goal
5
2
Saves
2
3
Corners
4
7
Fouls
8
11
Scoring Plays
Michael Huss (8)
Assisted By: Luke Eberle
GOAL by LIB Huss, Michael Assist by Eberle, Luke.
11:56
Aidan Morrison (2)
Assisted By: Bryce Swinehart
GOAL by LIB Morrison, Aidan Assist by Swinehart, Bryce.
49:16
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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