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Tuesday, September 24
Clemson, S.C.
7:00 PM ET
Liberty University
2-3-1, 0-0-0
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Clemson
5-1-2, 2-1-0
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Liberty
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Clemson
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No. 12 Clemson Edges Liberty 1-0 in Weather-Shortened Contest
9/24/2024 11:26:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CLEMSON, S.C. – The No. 12 Clemson Tigers downed the Liberty Flames 1-0 Tuesday night in a weather-shortened game at Historic Riggs Field.
The contest was affected twice by the weather. The start of the match was delayed an hour as a thunderstorm moved through the area and later, the match was halted, then made final in the 74th minute due to lightning and inclement weather.
Host Clemson scored the game's only goal during the 21st minute. Midfielder Misei Yoshizawa scored his fourth goal of the season to give the Tigers the advantage.
Liberty goalkeeper Owen Moore made several outstanding saves in the first half and finished the match with six saves.
Liberty drops to 2-3-1. Clemson moves to 5-1-2.
Scoring Summary
21' – Misei Yoshizawa (Assisted by Ransford Gyan)
Key Stats & Notes
Liberty begins Ohio Valley Conference play on Saturday. The Flames will welcome OVC newcomer Western Illinois to Osborne Stadium. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The contest was affected twice by the weather. The start of the match was delayed an hour as a thunderstorm moved through the area and later, the match was halted, then made final in the 74th minute due to lightning and inclement weather.
Host Clemson scored the game's only goal during the 21st minute. Midfielder Misei Yoshizawa scored his fourth goal of the season to give the Tigers the advantage.
Liberty goalkeeper Owen Moore made several outstanding saves in the first half and finished the match with six saves.
Liberty drops to 2-3-1. Clemson moves to 5-1-2.
Scoring Summary
21' – Misei Yoshizawa (Assisted by Ransford Gyan)
Key Stats & Notes
- Clemson outshot Liberty, 21-3, in the match.
- The Tigers had a 14-1 advantage in corner kicks.
- Moore had six saves in the game and has moved his save percentage over .700 to .727 on the year. Clemson goalkeeper Joseph Andema made one save.
- Midfielder Gabe Findley led the Flames with two shots.
- Tonight's game was the first-ever meeting between the two schools on the pitch and concludes Liberty's non-conference schedule.
Liberty begins Ohio Valley Conference play on Saturday. The Flames will welcome OVC newcomer Western Illinois to Osborne Stadium. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
LU
CU
Goals
0
1
Shots
3
21
Shots on Goal
1
7
Saves
6
1
Corners
1
14
Fouls
3
13
Scoring Plays
Misei Yoshizawa (4)
Assisted By: Ransford Gyan
GOAL by CU Yoshizawa, Misei Assist by Gyan, Ransford.
20:11
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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