Sunday, November 2
Lynchburg, Va.
11:00 AM ET
Liberty University
12-3-4, 6-0-2
4
vs
1
No. 7 seed Louisiana Tech
4-13-2, 3-4-1
1
2
F
Louisiana Tech
1
0
1
Liberty
4
0
4
No. 2 Liberty Secures 4-1 Triumph Over No. 7 Louisiana Tech to Open CUSA Championship
11/2/2025 3:02:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, Va. – No. 2 seed Liberty (12-3-4, 6-0-2 CUSA) picked up a 4-1 triumph over No. 7 seed Louisiana Tech (4-13-2, 3-4-1 CUSA) in the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship on Sunday afternoon. Liberty and Osborne Stadium serve as the host site for the 2025 CUSA Championship.
Liberty advances to the semifinal round and will take on No. 3 seed Sam Houston (9-5-2) in the semifinal round on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
The Lady Flames conceded an early goal after a misplay on the edge of the 18-yard box. Louisiana Tech's Ashley Leonhart released a strike off a deflected cross to open the scoring in the third minute of the tournament's opening contest.
Liberty pressured throughout the first half, breaking through with the equalizer in the 13th minute. CUSA Player of the Year, Ivy Garner, played through a slide tackle, playing the advantage for the scoring chance. She made one touch around a pressing Bulldog goalkeeper to pitch the score into an empty net. The goal extended her point streak to five games and pushed her CUSA-leading total of goals (12) and points (30).
The senior forward came right back in the 25th minute with what became the game-winning goal, her fifth of the season. Midfielder Bri Myers sent in a ball from midfield that found Halle Engle on the far side of the penalty area. She found Garner set up at the top of the goal box and sent the ball under a falling goalkeeper.
Liberty extended the lead by way of Engle in the 29th minute. She ran the ball in herself from near midfield, making moves around two Bulldog defenders. She sent in a blistering shot that rang off all three posts before ultimately crossing the end line. The score was Engle's sixth of the season and her 18th point.
The Lady Flames pushed the lead to 4-1 in the 37th minute off a gritty effort from Isabella Wedemeyer. The sophomore rushed the net to send in a deflected shot that was heading wide of the net.
Liberty did not allow another Bulldog shot in the first half and held its foe to just three shots in the second half.
Scoring Summary
3' – Louisiana Tech – Ashley Leonhart (1)
13 – Liberty – Ivy Garner (11) – Gabby Miranda
25' – Liberty – Ivy Garner (12) – Halle Engle, Gabby Miranda
29' – Liberty – Halle Engle (6)
37' – Liberty – Isabella Wedemeyer (3)
Lady Flames News & Notes
Up Next
Liberty (12-3-4) will face No. 3 seed Sam Houston (9-5-2) in the semifinal round on Tuesday at 4 p.m.. The tilt is set for 4 p.m. from Osborne Stadium and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
CUSA Women's Soccer Championship
Liberty Athletics is excited to host the 2025 Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship at Osborne Stadium in Lynchburg, Va., from Nov. 2-7. Tickets for all sessions are on sale now at LibertyFlames.com/CUSAWSoccer. Students with a CUSA institution ID enter all contests for free.
Liberty advances to the semifinal round and will take on No. 3 seed Sam Houston (9-5-2) in the semifinal round on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
The Lady Flames conceded an early goal after a misplay on the edge of the 18-yard box. Louisiana Tech's Ashley Leonhart released a strike off a deflected cross to open the scoring in the third minute of the tournament's opening contest.
Liberty pressured throughout the first half, breaking through with the equalizer in the 13th minute. CUSA Player of the Year, Ivy Garner, played through a slide tackle, playing the advantage for the scoring chance. She made one touch around a pressing Bulldog goalkeeper to pitch the score into an empty net. The goal extended her point streak to five games and pushed her CUSA-leading total of goals (12) and points (30).
13' GOAL | Ivy Garner = THE EQUALIZER ??
— Liberty Women's Soccer (@LibertyWSoccer) November 2, 2025
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The senior forward came right back in the 25th minute with what became the game-winning goal, her fifth of the season. Midfielder Bri Myers sent in a ball from midfield that found Halle Engle on the far side of the penalty area. She found Garner set up at the top of the goal box and sent the ball under a falling goalkeeper.
Liberty extended the lead by way of Engle in the 29th minute. She ran the ball in herself from near midfield, making moves around two Bulldog defenders. She sent in a blistering shot that rang off all three posts before ultimately crossing the end line. The score was Engle's sixth of the season and her 18th point.
25' | ENGLE ?? GARNER = GOALLLLLLLL
— Liberty Women's Soccer (@LibertyWSoccer) November 2, 2025
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The Lady Flames pushed the lead to 4-1 in the 37th minute off a gritty effort from Isabella Wedemeyer. The sophomore rushed the net to send in a deflected shot that was heading wide of the net.
Liberty did not allow another Bulldog shot in the first half and held its foe to just three shots in the second half.
29' GOAL | Halle Engle BANKING it in ??
— Liberty Women's Soccer (@LibertyWSoccer) November 2, 2025
The Flames now lead the Bulldogs 3-1 ??
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Scoring Summary
3' – Louisiana Tech – Ashley Leonhart (1)
13 – Liberty – Ivy Garner (11) – Gabby Miranda
25' – Liberty – Ivy Garner (12) – Halle Engle, Gabby Miranda
29' – Liberty – Halle Engle (6)
37' – Liberty – Isabella Wedemeyer (3)
37' GOAL | all out effort from Wedemeyer ??
— Liberty Women's Soccer (@LibertyWSoccer) November 2, 2025
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Lady Flames News & Notes
- Liberty picks up its fourth all-time victory against Louisiana Tech in as many contests. Liberty outshot Louisiana Tech with a season-high 30 shots to four. Liberty unleashed 15 shots on goal to just a single one from the Bulldogs. Garner unleashed a game-high 10 shots while Engle matched her with five shots on goal.
- The win marked Liberty's first comeback victory this season.
- Garner recorded her second multi-goal game of the season (three goals vs. UNCG, Sept. 11) and the third of her career.
- Liberty earned 10 corner kick opportunities to just a single attempt from Louisiana Tech.
- CUSA Goalkeeper of the Year, Peyton Huber (7-1-2), conceded the initial goal and remained untested the rest of the contest. She sports a 0.53 goals-against average and a .783 save percentage with 18 saves on 59 shots faced.
Up Next
Liberty (12-3-4) will face No. 3 seed Sam Houston (9-5-2) in the semifinal round on Tuesday at 4 p.m.. The tilt is set for 4 p.m. from Osborne Stadium and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
CUSA Women's Soccer Championship
Liberty Athletics is excited to host the 2025 Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship at Osborne Stadium in Lynchburg, Va., from Nov. 2-7. Tickets for all sessions are on sale now at LibertyFlames.com/CUSAWSoccer. Students with a CUSA institution ID enter all contests for free.
Team Stats
LA
LU
Goals
1
4
Shots
4
30
Shots on Goal
3
15
Saves
11
2
Corners
1
10
Fouls
3
7
Scoring Plays
Ashley Leonhart (1)
GOAL by LA Leonhart, Ashley.
02:45
Ivy Garner (12)
Assisted By: Gabby Miranda
GOAL by LU Garner, Ivy Assist by Miranda, Gabby.
12:44
Ivy Garner (12)
Assisted By: Halle Engle , Briana Myers
GOAL by LU Garner, Ivy Assist by Engle, Halle and Myers, Briana.
24:15
Halle Engle (6)
GOAL by LU Engle, Halle.
28:59
Isabella Wedemeyer (3)
GOAL by LU Wedemeyer, Isabella.
36:43
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
7
SOG
5
Goals
2
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
10
SOG
5
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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