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Liberty Records Second Consecutive Shutout with 1-0 Win at HCU
10/6/2024 11:43:00 PM | Men's Soccer
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Midfielder Gabe Findley scored the game's lone goal and the Flames turned in another solid defensive effort to down the Houston Christian Huskies 1-0, recording their second straight shutout, Sunday evening at Sorrels Field in an Ohio Valley Conference match.
After blanking Incarnate Word 2-0 on Thursday evening, the Flames again put in another strong defensive effort, limiting the host Huskies' quality shot opportunities and getting timely saves from goalkeeper Owen Moore.
Findley, the OVC's assist leader, netted his first goal of 2024 during the 26th minute.
Liberty's defense, especially in its backline, kept HCU in check the rest of the way to register the clean sheet.
The Flames have won three consecutive games and hand the Huskies their first OVC loss. Liberty remains unbeaten in conference with a 3-0 in OVC play and 5-3-1 overall.
HCU has its three-game winning streak snapped, falling to 2-1 in conference play and 4-5-2 overall.
Scoring Summary
26' – Gabe Findley (Assisted by Bryce Swinehart and Aidan Morrison)
Key Stats & Notes
Liberty journeys to Macomb, Ill., for an OVC rematch against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Thursday. Match time at John A. MacKenzie Alumni Soccer Field is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST/4 p.m. CST. The two teams met at Osborne Stadium on Sept. 28 with Liberty winning 7-1.
After blanking Incarnate Word 2-0 on Thursday evening, the Flames again put in another strong defensive effort, limiting the host Huskies' quality shot opportunities and getting timely saves from goalkeeper Owen Moore.
Findley, the OVC's assist leader, netted his first goal of 2024 during the 26th minute.
Liberty's defense, especially in its backline, kept HCU in check the rest of the way to register the clean sheet.
The Flames have won three consecutive games and hand the Huskies their first OVC loss. Liberty remains unbeaten in conference with a 3-0 in OVC play and 5-3-1 overall.
HCU has its three-game winning streak snapped, falling to 2-1 in conference play and 4-5-2 overall.
Scoring Summary
26' – Gabe Findley (Assisted by Bryce Swinehart and Aidan Morrison)
Key Stats & Notes
- HCU held a 15-5 advantage over Liberty in shots. However, shots on goal were even at 4-4.
- The Huskies also held a 6-2 edge in corner kicks.
- Liberty records its third clean sheet of the sheet of 2024. It is the first time the Flames have shut out back-to-back opponents since Sept. 2022.
- The Flames have not allowed a goal over the last 203:53.
- Findley has six assists on the season and now has eight points on the year.
- Defender Bryce Swinehart assisted on Findley's goal. He has recorded an assist in each of the last two games.
- Moore made four saves for Liberty. The junior lowers his goals-against average to 1.13 for the season. Over his last five games, Moore has a 0.83 GAA and a .852 save percentage.
- Liberty goes 2-0 on its OVC Texas road swing to begin a four-game conference road swing.
Liberty journeys to Macomb, Ill., for an OVC rematch against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Thursday. Match time at John A. MacKenzie Alumni Soccer Field is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST/4 p.m. CST. The two teams met at Osborne Stadium on Sept. 28 with Liberty winning 7-1.
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— Liberty Men's Soccer (@LibertyMSoccer) October 7, 2024
Team Stats
LIB
HCU
Goals
1
0
Shots
5
15
Shots on Goal
4
4
Saves
4
3
Corners
2
6
Fouls
7
7
Scoring Plays
Gabe Findley (1)
Assisted By: Bryce Swinehart , Aidan Morrison
Swineheart to Morrison quickly back to Swineheart who hits Findley waiting top right side of the box for the one touch and blast for games first score.
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Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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