Sunday, October 12
Lynchburg, Va.
1:00 PM ET
Liberty University
7-3-3, 3-1-1
1
vs
0
Lindenwood
10-1-2, 3-1-1
1
2
F
Lindenwood
0
0
0
Liberty
0
1
1
Liberty Hands Lindenwood First Loss of Season 1-0
10/12/2025 4:35:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, VA. – The Liberty Flames used a solid defensive effort to knock the Lindenwood Lions from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 1-0 victory Sunday in an Ohio Valley Conference match at Osborne Stadium.
In a match of two of the higher-scoring teams in the OVC, it was each team's defensive efforts that were on display throughout the contest. After a scoreless first half, Liberty broke through during the 59th minute for the game's lone goal by Leo Conneh and then held the visiting Lions' attack in check the rest of the way.
With Liberty's victory still in doubt with 17 seconds remaining, Lindwood's Leanadro Haeseler came free at the goal's left post for a header. However, Flames goalkeeper Tyler Beck snatched the shot out of the air to secure the victory.
Liberty moves to 3-1-1 in the OVC and 7-3-3 overall. Lindenwood drops to 3-1-1 in the OVC and 10-1-2 overall.
Scoring Summary
59' – Leo Conneh (Assisted by Ben Carmen)
Key Stats & Notes
Next Up
Liberty travels to Charleston, Ill., for an OVC match against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Thursday. Match time at Lakeside Field is scheduled for 4 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CST.
In a match of two of the higher-scoring teams in the OVC, it was each team's defensive efforts that were on display throughout the contest. After a scoreless first half, Liberty broke through during the 59th minute for the game's lone goal by Leo Conneh and then held the visiting Lions' attack in check the rest of the way.
With Liberty's victory still in doubt with 17 seconds remaining, Lindwood's Leanadro Haeseler came free at the goal's left post for a header. However, Flames goalkeeper Tyler Beck snatched the shot out of the air to secure the victory.
Liberty moves to 3-1-1 in the OVC and 7-3-3 overall. Lindenwood drops to 3-1-1 in the OVC and 10-1-2 overall.
Scoring Summary
59' – Leo Conneh (Assisted by Ben Carmen)
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot Lindenwood, 18-11, in the contest. The Flames had eight shots on goal, while the Lions had four shots on goal.
- The Lions held a 4-3 edge over the Flames in corner kicks. All four of Lindenwood's corner kicks came in the second half.
- Conneh scored his fourth goal of the season, a career-high for the junior.
- Forward Ben Carmen assisted on Conneh's goal. The senior forward moved the ball out of the midfield and sent the ball to Conneh for a shot.
- Liberty goalkeeper Beck made four saves, including a big stop to secure the victory with 17 seconds left. Lindenwood goalkeeper Gavin Roberts recorded seven saves in the contest.
- Entering the game, Lindenwood led the OVC with 30 goals, while Liberty was second with 29 goals.
- Today's match was the only meeting between the two teams during the regular season. Lindenwood will host the 2025 OVC Men's Soccer Championship in St. Charles, Mo., Nov. 9-15.
- It was Beat Cancer Day at Osborne Stadium. The Flames wore pink jerseys to bring awareness to breast cancer.
Next Up
Liberty travels to Charleston, Ill., for an OVC match against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Thursday. Match time at Lakeside Field is scheduled for 4 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CST.
Team Stats
LIN
LIB
Goals
0
1
Shots
11
18
Shots on Goal
4
8
Saves
7
4
Corners
4
3
Fouls
8
10
Scoring Plays
Leo Conneh (4)
Assisted By: Ben Carman
GOAL by LIB Conneh, Leo Assist by Carman, Ben.
58:29
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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