Saturday, February 24
Lynchburg, Va.
1:00 PM ET
Liberty University
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No. 18 Richmond Drops Liberty at Home 18-11
2/24/2024 6:32:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Jordan Sheive's four-goal output was not enough to get the Lady Flames past No. 18 Richmond, falling 18-11. The contest was held at the Liberty Lacrosse Field Saturday afternoon.
Liberty's record drops to 1-3 to begin 2024, while Richmond improves to 4-0.
The Spiders used a 10-goal first half to keep a safe lead over the Lady Flames in the contest. Liberty narrowed the deficit to a 14-9 difference at the end of the third quarter, before Richmond tallied four consecutive goals to start the fourth and seal the victory.
Sheive's four scores in the contest included her first goal in 2024. Mackenzie Lehman added four points (2 g, 2 a) including helpers on two of Sheive's tallies. Midfielder Katie Colavito (two goals) recorded a game-high eight draw controls and defender Katelyn Weissend tied a game-high four caused turnovers.
Liberty falls to 1-2 at home in 2024 with both losses coming against ranked foes (also against No. 16 Virginia, Feb. 9). The Lady Flames still seek its first victory over the Spiders, currently winless in 10 meetings.
Liberty Assists: Olivia Glaze 2, Mackenzie Lehman 2, Cami Merkel 2
Richmond Goals: Alexis Morton 4, Grace Muldoon 4, Ali Susskind 3, Leah Kenny 3, Colleen Quinn 2, Juliana Stanley 1, Maggie Jordan 1
Richmond Assists: Sarah Roycroft 3, Juliana Stanley 3, Colleen Quinn 2, Emma Kroneberger 1, Alexis Morton 1, Ali Susskind 1
Turning Point
Richmond entered the half with a 10-5 lead. The Spiders managed to increase the lead to 14-6 with three of the first four scores of the frame. The Lady Flames responded with three straight goals by Jordan Sheive to end the third quarter, narrowing the lead to 14-9. The comeback bid was put to bed by four consecutive Richmond scores to start the fourth.
First Half Summary
Second Half Summary
Lady Flames News & Notes
Up Next
Liberty looks to rebound from Saturday's loss in a home meeting with Duke (2-3) on Tuesday. First draw is set for 4 p.m.
Liberty's record drops to 1-3 to begin 2024, while Richmond improves to 4-0.
The Spiders used a 10-goal first half to keep a safe lead over the Lady Flames in the contest. Liberty narrowed the deficit to a 14-9 difference at the end of the third quarter, before Richmond tallied four consecutive goals to start the fourth and seal the victory.
Sheive's four scores in the contest included her first goal in 2024. Mackenzie Lehman added four points (2 g, 2 a) including helpers on two of Sheive's tallies. Midfielder Katie Colavito (two goals) recorded a game-high eight draw controls and defender Katelyn Weissend tied a game-high four caused turnovers.
Liberty falls to 1-2 at home in 2024 with both losses coming against ranked foes (also against No. 16 Virginia, Feb. 9). The Lady Flames still seek its first victory over the Spiders, currently winless in 10 meetings.
Liberty Goals: Jordan Sheive 4, Mackenzie Lehman 2, Katie Colavito 2, Olivia Glaze 1, Ava Rajala 1, Taiva Reinertson 1SHEIVE EARNS A HAT TRICK WITH HER 3??RD CONSECUTIVE GOAL! pic.twitter.com/R8LQYLB3TO
— Liberty Lacrosse (@LibertyWLAX) February 24, 2024
Liberty Assists: Olivia Glaze 2, Mackenzie Lehman 2, Cami Merkel 2
Richmond Goals: Alexis Morton 4, Grace Muldoon 4, Ali Susskind 3, Leah Kenny 3, Colleen Quinn 2, Juliana Stanley 1, Maggie Jordan 1
Richmond Assists: Sarah Roycroft 3, Juliana Stanley 3, Colleen Quinn 2, Emma Kroneberger 1, Alexis Morton 1, Ali Susskind 1
Turning Point
Richmond entered the half with a 10-5 lead. The Spiders managed to increase the lead to 14-6 with three of the first four scores of the frame. The Lady Flames responded with three straight goals by Jordan Sheive to end the third quarter, narrowing the lead to 14-9. The comeback bid was put to bed by four consecutive Richmond scores to start the fourth.
First Half Summary
- The two clubs traded goals to kick off the contest. Richmond pulled away with six consecutive goals to break a 2-2 stalemate.
- The Spiders dominated the second quarter of the contest, outscoring Liberty 6-3. The Lady Flames grabbed two goals late in the period to close the halftime deficit.
- Goalkeeper Taylor Gallarello was inserted early in the second quarter to relieve starting GK Rachel Hines, who made her first career start.
- Richmond outshot Liberty just 15-12 in the first half.
- The Lady Flames were unable to capitalize on four free position attempts but scored immediately after a Lehman attempt. The senior had her shot initially saved but snagged the rebound and immediately deposited the score at the 2:27 mark of the first quarter.
- Liberty was competitive in multiple counting stats in the first half, including ground balls (12-10), draw controls (9-8) and clears (12-9).
Second Half Summary
- Richmond outscored Liberty 8-6 in the second half but used four consecutive goals to create the separation needed for a comfortable victory.
- The Lady Flames took advantage of three consecutive Richmond penalties in the third quarter. Liberty found attacker Jordan Sheive in front of the net for three consecutive tallies. The three scores included Sheive's first of the season and Mackenzie Lehman's first two assists of the season.
- Liberty closed the game with back-to-back goals including Sheive's fourth score of the contest and Olivia Glaze's third assist.
- The Lady Flames outdrew Richmond 10-5 in the second half. The two teams shot 14 a piece in the second half.
Lady Flames News & Notes
- Liberty was unable to cash in from free position attempts but limited Richmond's opportunities to just two in the contest.
- The Lady Flames outdrew the Spiders 18-4. Richmond was favored in ground balls (30-20), caused turnovers (18-15) and shots 29-26).
- Lehman and Merkel both recorded their first assists of the season on Saturday.
- Merkel's streak of nine consecutive games with a goal ended in the contest.
- Liberty still seeks a steady hand at goalkeeper. Three goalkeepers have split time in 2024 with Mara Tellers and Hines having three appearances and Gallarello with two.
Up Next
Liberty looks to rebound from Saturday's loss in a home meeting with Duke (2-3) on Tuesday. First draw is set for 4 p.m.
Team Stats
RIC
LIBERTY
Shots
28
26
Turnovers
23
27
Caused Turnovers
18
19
Draw Controls
14
18
Free-Position Shots
2
5
Ground Balls
30
22
Game Leaders
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4
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Pen
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GB
1
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
3
CT
2
G
2
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
3
CT
3
G
1
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
3
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