Sunday, November 3
Lynchburg, Va.
12:00 PM ET
Liberty University
7-6-3, 5-3-2
2
vs
2
Incarnate Word
5-5-6, 3-2-5
1
2
F
UIW
1
1
2
Liberty
2
0
2
Liberty Ties Incarnate Word 2-2 to End Regular Season
11/3/2024 3:56:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, VA. – The Liberty Flames and the Incarnate Word Cardinals battled to a 2-2 tie Sunday afternoon at Osborne Stadium in the regular season for both teams.
Liberty jumped out to a 2-0 lead early on goals by Ohio Valley Conference scoring leader Michael Huss and senior midfielder Luke Eberle, both playing in their final home games of their careers.
However, UIW was able to trim the Flames' advantage to one by halftime with a goal during the 42nd minute and then tied the game early in the second half.
Despite carrying play during the final 15 minutes, Liberty could not find the go-ahead goal to take back the lead as the OVC contest ended in a stalemate.
Each team entered the contest already having qualified for the OVC Tournament. Liberty finishes the regular season with a 7-6-3 overall record and a 5-3-2 OVC mark. With 17 points, the Flames finish in fourth in the conference standings. UIW ends the regular season with a 5-5-6 overall record and a 3-2-5 OVC mark. With 14 points, the Cardinals finish in fifth in the conference.
Scoring Summary
21' – LIBERTY – Michael Huss (Unassisted)
30' – LIBERTY – Luke Eberle (Assisted by Spencer Moler)
42' – UIW – Peleg Armendariz (Assisted by Cesar Elizalde)
51' – UIW – William Fagerberg (Assisted by Emmanuel Martinez)
Key Stats & Notes
Next Up
Liberty will be the No. 4 seed for the upcoming OVC Tournament which begins on Nov. 10 at Ralph Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Ill. The Flames will face UIW, the No. 5 seed, in a quarterfinal contest. Match time has yet to be determined. The winner of the contest will advance to play No. 1 seed and tournament host SIUE on Nov. 13.
Liberty jumped out to a 2-0 lead early on goals by Ohio Valley Conference scoring leader Michael Huss and senior midfielder Luke Eberle, both playing in their final home games of their careers.
However, UIW was able to trim the Flames' advantage to one by halftime with a goal during the 42nd minute and then tied the game early in the second half.
Despite carrying play during the final 15 minutes, Liberty could not find the go-ahead goal to take back the lead as the OVC contest ended in a stalemate.
Each team entered the contest already having qualified for the OVC Tournament. Liberty finishes the regular season with a 7-6-3 overall record and a 5-3-2 OVC mark. With 17 points, the Flames finish in fourth in the conference standings. UIW ends the regular season with a 5-5-6 overall record and a 3-2-5 OVC mark. With 14 points, the Cardinals finish in fifth in the conference.
Scoring Summary
21' – LIBERTY – Michael Huss (Unassisted)
30' – LIBERTY – Luke Eberle (Assisted by Spencer Moler)
42' – UIW – Peleg Armendariz (Assisted by Cesar Elizalde)
51' – UIW – William Fagerberg (Assisted by Emmanuel Martinez)
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot UIW, 10-7. Each team had four shots on goals.
- The Cardinals had five corner kicks. Liberty did not have a corner kick in the match.
- Huss scored his career-high and OVC-leading 11th goal of the season. His goal total is the most by a Flame since Kevin Mendoza scored 12 goals in 2018.
- Eberle netted his fourth of the year. Today's goal was the 20th of his Liberty career.
- Midfielder Spencer Moler assisted on Eberle's goal.
- Liberty goalkeeper Owen Moore made two saves in the match. UIW goalkeeper Alejandro DeLaTorre recorded two saves.
- The Flames finish the year 4-1-2 at home.
Next Up
Liberty will be the No. 4 seed for the upcoming OVC Tournament which begins on Nov. 10 at Ralph Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Ill. The Flames will face UIW, the No. 5 seed, in a quarterfinal contest. Match time has yet to be determined. The winner of the contest will advance to play No. 1 seed and tournament host SIUE on Nov. 13.
Team Stats
UIW
LIB
Goals
2
2
Shots
7
10
Shots on Goal
4
4
Saves
2
2
Corners
5
0
Fouls
19
12
Scoring Plays
Michael Huss (11)
failed clear for shot from 30 yard right
20:18
Luke Eberle (4)
Assisted By: Spencer Moler
shot deflected in front of goal for shot into upper right corner
29:25
Peleg Armendariz (4)
Assisted By: Cesar Elizalde
Cross into center of box - sliding shot into top of net
41:43
William Fagerberg (3)
Assisted By: Emmanuel Martinez
Shot from right sideline 35 yds
50:14
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
def
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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