Liberty University
2-1-1, 0-0-0
USC Upstate
1-4-0, 0-0-0
3 Flames Score 1st Collegiate Goal as Liberty Overwhelms USC Upstate
9/6/2024 11:10:00 PM | Men's Soccer
After the host Spartans took a 1-0 advantage, Morrison, a freshman, tied the contest in the 32nd minute. Stricker, a senior defender, scored off a corner kick during the 39th minute as the Flames took a 2-1 advantage into halftime.
In the second half, Liberty received goals from Allen, defender Carlos Trott and scoring leader Michael Huss to pull away from USC Upstate for the victory. Trott scored off a corner kick, Liberty's second goal off a set piece in the contest.
The Flames notch their first road win of the season and move to 2-1-1. The Spartans drop to 1-4.
AIDAN MORRISON with his first collegiate goal to tie the game 1-1 in the 32'! pic.twitter.com/RttP19DyQl
— Liberty Men's Soccer (@LibertyMSoccer) September 6, 2024
Scoring Summary
13' – UPSTATE – Dzenan Cerimagic (Unassisted)
32' – LIBERTY – Aidan Morrison (Unassisted)
39' – LIBERTY – Skyler Stricker (Assisted by Gora Gora)
54' – LIBERTY – Tyee Allen (Assisted by Luke Eberle)
61' – UPSTATE – Adrian Panaite (Penalty kick)
75' – LIBERTY – Carlos Trott (Assisted by Carlos Trott)
79' – LIBERTY – Michael Huss (Assisted by Gabe Findley)
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot USC Upstate, 16-11. The Flames put seven shots on goal, while the Spartans had three.
- The Flames held an 8-3 advantage over the Spartans in corner kicks.
- Liberty scores five goals in a game for the second time this season. The Flames shutout Mount Olive 5-0 in their season-opener on Aug. 26. Liberty has outscored its opponents, 13-6, on the season.
- While Morrison, Allen and Stricker scored the first goal of their career, Trott netted his first goal of 2024 in the contest.
- Huss scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season. He needs one more goal to tie his career high for goals in a season. The senior netted five goals last season.
- Findley recorded his team-leading third assist in the game, tying his career-high for a season. The senior had three assists in 2023.
- Luke Eberle and Gora Gora each had their first assist of the year.
- Liberty goalkeeper Owen Moore made one save in the contest. USC Upstate goalkeeper Cooper Jennings recorded two saves.
TYEE ALLEN makes it 3-1 Flames! ??????
— Liberty Men's Soccer (@LibertyMSoccer) September 7, 2024
Allen's 1st Collegiate Goal! pic.twitter.com/gNH1YNlUHU
Next Up
Liberty travels to Harrisonburg, Va., for a contest against the James Madison Dukes on Sept. 14. Match time at Sentara Park is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Dzenan Cerimagic (2)
Assisted By: Dario Stadler
GOAL by UPST Cerimagic, Dzenan Assist by Stadler, Dario.
12:11
Aidan Morrison (1)
GOAL by LBU Morrison, Aidan.
31:49
Skyler Stricker (1)
Assisted By: Gora Gora
GOAL by LBU Stricker, Skyler Assist by Gora, Gora.
38:46
Tyee Allen (1)
Assisted By: Luke Eberle
GOAL by LBU Allen, Tyee Assist by Eberle, Luke.
53:42
Adrian Panaite (1)
UPST Adrian Panaite PENALTY KICK GOAL.
60:47
Carlos Trott (1)
Assisted By: Gabe Findley
GOAL by LBU Trott, Carlos Assist by Findley, Gabe.
74:24
Michael Huss (4)
GOAL by LBU Huss, Michael.
78:30
