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Liberty Secures Critical 14-10 ASUN Victory at Lindenwood
4/20/2024 9:07:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Lady Flames lacrosse team secured a second consecutive Atlantic Sun contest, topping Lindenwood 14-10 on the road Saturday. The contest was held at Hunter Stadium.
Liberty (6-10, 3-2 ASUN) improves its position in the ASUN standings with Saturday's triumph at Lindenwood (12-4, 2-3 ASUN). The Lady Flames utilized strong second and third quarters to push past the Lions. Olivia Glaze (4 g, 2a), Jordan Sheive (4 g, 2a) and Taiva Reinertson (four goals) paved the way for Liberty. Reinertson recorded her first career hat trick in the contest.
Defender Katleyn Weissend scored her first career goal, tying the game at 2-2 from a free-position attempt on Saturday. The senior registered her first-ever assist against No. 5 Notre Dame on April 11.
Mara Tellers recorded her third straight full 60 minute game on Saturday. The junior made six saves.
At the conclusion of Saturday's ASUN contests, the Lady Flames currently sit at fourth in the ASUN standings with just one conference game remaining.
Liberty improves to 2-0 all-time against Lindenwood and boosts its record to 4-3 on the road this spring.
Liberty Goals: Olivia Glaze 4, Jordan Sheive 4, Taiva Reinertson 4, Cami Merkel 1, Katelyn Weissend 1
Liberty Assists: Olivia Glaze 2, Cami Merkel 2, Celena Kerr 1, Jordan Sheive 1
Lindenwood Goals: Kiley Davis 3, Alissa Digiacinto 3, Reese Kriger 3, Logann Eldredge 1
Lindenwood Assists: Sara Grieco 3, Logann Eldredge 2, Kiley Davis 1, Andie McConnell 1
Goalkeepers:
Liberty: W- Mara Tellers (3-5, six saves, 60:00 minutes)
Lindenwood: L- Elizabeth Goth (4-2, 16 saves, 60:00 minutes)
Turning Point
Liberty was looking up at a 2-0 deficit after two Lindenwood scores (Eldredge 8:40, Digiacinto, 6:09) to open the contest. The Lady Flames evened the game with 0:12 seconds left in the quarter on Weissend's first-career goal.
The road team scored the next four goals of the contest, including two from Reinertson (10:00, 3:02) to a 6-2 lead. Lindenwood responded with goals on each end of the half (1:15 Q2, 9:56 Q3). Liberty answered right back with three consecutive goals, two from Jordan Sheive (9:39, 6:27).
First Half Summary
Second Half Summary
Key Stats & Notes
Up Next
Liberty (6-10, 3-2 ASUN) concludes the regular season at home on Saturday, welcoming Jacksonville (7-8, 5-0 ASUN). The Lady Flames plan to honor its senior class in a pregame ceremony. First draw is set for 1 p.m. from the Liberty Lacrosse Field.
Liberty (6-10, 3-2 ASUN) improves its position in the ASUN standings with Saturday's triumph at Lindenwood (12-4, 2-3 ASUN). The Lady Flames utilized strong second and third quarters to push past the Lions. Olivia Glaze (4 g, 2a), Jordan Sheive (4 g, 2a) and Taiva Reinertson (four goals) paved the way for Liberty. Reinertson recorded her first career hat trick in the contest.
Defender Katleyn Weissend scored her first career goal, tying the game at 2-2 from a free-position attempt on Saturday. The senior registered her first-ever assist against No. 5 Notre Dame on April 11.
Mara Tellers recorded her third straight full 60 minute game on Saturday. The junior made six saves.
At the conclusion of Saturday's ASUN contests, the Lady Flames currently sit at fourth in the ASUN standings with just one conference game remaining.
Liberty improves to 2-0 all-time against Lindenwood and boosts its record to 4-3 on the road this spring.
Liberty Goals: Olivia Glaze 4, Jordan Sheive 4, Taiva Reinertson 4, Cami Merkel 1, Katelyn Weissend 1
Liberty Assists: Olivia Glaze 2, Cami Merkel 2, Celena Kerr 1, Jordan Sheive 1
Lindenwood Goals: Kiley Davis 3, Alissa Digiacinto 3, Reese Kriger 3, Logann Eldredge 1
Lindenwood Assists: Sara Grieco 3, Logann Eldredge 2, Kiley Davis 1, Andie McConnell 1
Goalkeepers:
Liberty: W- Mara Tellers (3-5, six saves, 60:00 minutes)
Lindenwood: L- Elizabeth Goth (4-2, 16 saves, 60:00 minutes)
Turning Point
Liberty was looking up at a 2-0 deficit after two Lindenwood scores (Eldredge 8:40, Digiacinto, 6:09) to open the contest. The Lady Flames evened the game with 0:12 seconds left in the quarter on Weissend's first-career goal.
The road team scored the next four goals of the contest, including two from Reinertson (10:00, 3:02) to a 6-2 lead. Lindenwood responded with goals on each end of the half (1:15 Q2, 9:56 Q3). Liberty answered right back with three consecutive goals, two from Jordan Sheive (9:39, 6:27).
First Half Summary
- At the end of the first half, Liberty held a 6-3 lead.
- The Lady Flames outshot the Lions 22-6 in the first half, including a 15-2 second quarter.
- After getting outdrawn 4-1 in the first quarter, Liberty outdrew Lindenwood 4-2 in the second quarter.
- Reinertson needed just the first half to record her first career hat trick.
- Liberty attempted six free-position attempts (converted on two) compared to just three from Lindenwood.
- Lindenwood committed 16 first-half turnovers while Liberty turned possession over six times.
Second Half Summary
- Lindenwood netted the first goal of the second half. Liberty responded with three consecutive goals. The Lady Flames put together a second run of three consecutive goals between the third and fourth quarters.
- The Lions came back with three straight scores in the fourth quarter, narrowing the lead to 12-9. Liberty netted key insurance tallies from Olivia Glaze (5:11) and Jordan Sheive (2:18).
- Liberty outscored Lindenwood 8-7 in the second half.
- The Lady Flames were a perfect 6-of-6 in clear opportunities in the second half.
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot Lindenwood 39-22 on Saturday.
- The Lady Flames forced 15 caused turnovers to just six from Lindenwood. Six Lady Flames recorded at least two caused turnovers, paced by Glaze with three.
- Liberty registered 24 ground balls to Lindenwood's 17. Nine Lady Flames tallied multiple ground balls in the contest.
- Goalkeeper Mara Tellers has put together three high-quality starts with Liberty going 2-1 over that stretch. The senior has played every minute of the past three games.
- Midfielder Katie Colavito recorded a game-high five draw controls.
Up Next
Liberty (6-10, 3-2 ASUN) concludes the regular season at home on Saturday, welcoming Jacksonville (7-8, 5-0 ASUN). The Lady Flames plan to honor its senior class in a pregame ceremony. First draw is set for 1 p.m. from the Liberty Lacrosse Field.
Team Stats
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17
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