Friday, March 29
DeLand, Fla.
12:00 PM ET
Liberty University
4-7
18
at
11
Stetson
3-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| Stetson | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
Liberty Bounces Back with 18-11 Triumph at Stetson
3/29/2024 7:01:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
DELAND, Fla. – Liberty snapped a three-game losing streak with an 18-11 takedown on the road at Stetson on Friday afternoon. The contest was held at the Athletic Training Center.
Liberty held as large of a lead as 18-6 in the fourth quarter. The Lady Flames improve to 5-0 all-time in ASUN openers.
The Lady Flames (4-7, 1-0 ASUN) started quickly against the Hatters (3-7, 0-2 ASUN), grabbing the first four goals of the game with the first two added by Jordan Sheive. Liberty dominated the second quarter, outscoring Stetson 9-2 in the frame, Kelly Scott tallied a hat trick in the second quarter alone.
Not letting up in the second half, Liberty deposited the first two scores of the second half, later adding back-to-back goals by Ava Rajala. The Lady Flames led by an 18-6 margin before Stetson netted the final five goals of the contest.
Three Lady Flames, Kelly Scott (4g), Katie Colavito (3g, 1a) and Ava Rajala (3g, 1 a) recorded a hat trick against the Hatters. Four shared a team-high four points including the three previously mentioned and Jordan Sheive (2g, 2a).
Liberty enjoyed its best performance from free-position chances this season, cashing in on 5-of-9 opportunities.
Goalkeepers Mara Tellers (2-4) and Rachel Hines combined 14 saves on Friday.
The Lady Flames improve to an unbeaten 6-0 against Stetson and move their record to 2-3 on the road. Liberty secures its ninth straight ASUN victory dating back to 2022. The Lady Flames went a perfect 7-0 in ASUN regular season play across 2023.
Liberty Goals: Kelly Scott 4, Katie Colavito 3, Ava Rajala 3, Jordan Sheive 2, Taiva Reinertson 2, Cami Merkel 2, Olivia Glaze 1, Brooke Beard 1
Liberty Assists: Jordan Sheive 2, Katie Colavito 1, Olivia Glaze 1, Cami Merkel 1, Hattie Messick 1, Ava Rajala 1, Taiva Reinertson 1
Stetson Goals: Jordyn Humphery 4, Kaitlin Pani 1, Maya Sellinger 1, Georgia Goering 1, Katie Kornacki 1, Molly Kearney 1, Sara Freeman 1, Sam King 1
Stetson Assists: Kaitlin Pani 3, Georgia Goering 1, Jordyn Humphery 1, Maya Sellinger 1
Goalkeepers
Liberty: W- Mara Tellers (2-4, eight saves, 45:00 minutes)
Rachel Hines (six saves, 15:00 minutes)
Stetson: L- Sydney Heimann (3-6, four saves, 23:42 minutes)
Avery Lanzarotta (five saves, 36:18 minutes)
Turning Point
Stetson was the last team to score in the first quarter creating a 4-1 deficit entering the second quarter. With the help of three consecutive free-position goals, Liberty enjoyed a scoring outburst with nine total goals in the frame.
By the conclusion of the first half, Kelly Scott and Katie Colavito each owned a hat trick.
First Half Summary
Second Half Summary
Key Stats & Notes
Up Next
Liberty (4-7, 1-0 ASUN) returns home for two Atlantic Sun matchups. The Lady Flames face Coastal Carolina on Thursday and challenge Queens on April 6. Both matches are set for a 1 p.m. start at the Liberty Lacrosse Field.
Liberty held as large of a lead as 18-6 in the fourth quarter. The Lady Flames improve to 5-0 all-time in ASUN openers.
The Lady Flames (4-7, 1-0 ASUN) started quickly against the Hatters (3-7, 0-2 ASUN), grabbing the first four goals of the game with the first two added by Jordan Sheive. Liberty dominated the second quarter, outscoring Stetson 9-2 in the frame, Kelly Scott tallied a hat trick in the second quarter alone.
Not letting up in the second half, Liberty deposited the first two scores of the second half, later adding back-to-back goals by Ava Rajala. The Lady Flames led by an 18-6 margin before Stetson netted the final five goals of the contest.
Three Lady Flames, Kelly Scott (4g), Katie Colavito (3g, 1a) and Ava Rajala (3g, 1 a) recorded a hat trick against the Hatters. Four shared a team-high four points including the three previously mentioned and Jordan Sheive (2g, 2a).
Liberty enjoyed its best performance from free-position chances this season, cashing in on 5-of-9 opportunities.
Goalkeepers Mara Tellers (2-4) and Rachel Hines combined 14 saves on Friday.
The Lady Flames improve to an unbeaten 6-0 against Stetson and move their record to 2-3 on the road. Liberty secures its ninth straight ASUN victory dating back to 2022. The Lady Flames went a perfect 7-0 in ASUN regular season play across 2023.
Liberty Goals: Kelly Scott 4, Katie Colavito 3, Ava Rajala 3, Jordan Sheive 2, Taiva Reinertson 2, Cami Merkel 2, Olivia Glaze 1, Brooke Beard 1
Liberty Assists: Jordan Sheive 2, Katie Colavito 1, Olivia Glaze 1, Cami Merkel 1, Hattie Messick 1, Ava Rajala 1, Taiva Reinertson 1
Stetson Goals: Jordyn Humphery 4, Kaitlin Pani 1, Maya Sellinger 1, Georgia Goering 1, Katie Kornacki 1, Molly Kearney 1, Sara Freeman 1, Sam King 1
Stetson Assists: Kaitlin Pani 3, Georgia Goering 1, Jordyn Humphery 1, Maya Sellinger 1
Goalkeepers
Liberty: W- Mara Tellers (2-4, eight saves, 45:00 minutes)
Rachel Hines (six saves, 15:00 minutes)
Stetson: L- Sydney Heimann (3-6, four saves, 23:42 minutes)
Avery Lanzarotta (five saves, 36:18 minutes)
Turning Point
Stetson was the last team to score in the first quarter creating a 4-1 deficit entering the second quarter. With the help of three consecutive free-position goals, Liberty enjoyed a scoring outburst with nine total goals in the frame.
By the conclusion of the first half, Kelly Scott and Katie Colavito each owned a hat trick.
First Half Summary
- The two teams nearly drew even in total first quarter shots, favoring Liberty 8-7. The Lady Flames came back strong, outshooting Stetson 17-8 in the second quarter (25-15 for the half).
- Liberty scored all five of its free-position goals in the first half, going 4-for-6 in the second quarter.
Second Half Summary
- The Lady Flames jumped out with two scores (Olivia Glaze, 13:34 and Cami Merkel, 11:47) to kick off the second half.
- Liberty's Ava Rajala later added two consecutive goals for her second hat trick of the season.
- The Lady Flames managed just a single goal (Brooke Beard, 10:56) in the fourth quarter. Stetson outscored Liberty 6-1 and outshot the road team 15-6 in the frame.
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty scored 18 goals on Friday despite struggling with possession. The Lady Flames were outdrawn 22-9, converted on 18-26 clear opportunities and committed 21 turnovers for the contest.
- Stetson's Katie Kornacki led all players with 11 draw controls.
- Shots favored Liberty 36-35 along with shots on goal 27-25. Seven Lady Flames tallied at least three shots.
- The Lady Flames were awarded nine caused turnovers to the Hatters' 14.
Up Next
Liberty (4-7, 1-0 ASUN) returns home for two Atlantic Sun matchups. The Lady Flames face Coastal Carolina on Thursday and challenge Queens on April 6. Both matches are set for a 1 p.m. start at the Liberty Lacrosse Field.
Team Stats
LIBERTY
STET
Shots
36
35
Turnovers
21
24
Caused Turnovers
17
15
Draw Controls
9
22
Free-Position Shots
9
3
Ground Balls
27
22
Game Leaders
G
4
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
5
CT
0
G
3
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
1
G
3
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
1
G
2
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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M
/ Women's Lacrosse
G
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M
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A
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