Liberty Set to Host High Point, Longwood This Week

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty women's lacrosse team (2-2) looks to continue its winning streak with a pair of home matches, hosting former Big South rivals High Point (1-1) on Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Longwood (0-2) on Saturday at 3 p.m. Each contest will be streamed live on ESPN+ from the Liberty Lacrosse Field.

The Lady Flames are coming off a 14-13 victory at No. 20 Richmond on Saturday, their highest ranked win in program history. Attacker Taiva Reinertson (4g, 3a) and midfielder Olivia Young (4g) paved the way for Liberty with four goals apiece. Goalkeeper Rachel Hines' play in the crease was vital for Liberty, making 13 saves on 27 shots including four critical stops in the fourth quarter.

Hines was awarded the Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week award for her efforts in the milestone victory. The sophomore has made every start in net this season, collecting a 16.00 goals-against average and a .394 save percentage.

This week's contests will be the second and third home games for Liberty this season. The Lady Flames previously fell 23-1 to No. 4 North Carolina on Feb. 9. Liberty looks to improve on a 3-9 record against High Point and gain the edge in a 6-6 all-time series when facing Longwood.

Lady Flames News & Notes

Taiva Reinertson paces the Lady Flames with 10 goals and 14 points. She is tied with Ava Rajala for the team lead with four assists.
Liberty topped No. 20 Richmond 14-13 for its highest ranked win in program history on Saturday. The team previously topped No. 21 Jacksonville on April 1, 2023 for its first-ever ranked win.
Liberty leads the ASUN with three Player of the Week awards. Ava Rajala and Jenna Burrow were honored as the ASUN Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week on Feb. 18 following a 15-8 win at VCU (Feb. 15).
In 2024, Liberty was unable to achieve a three-game winning streak, a feat they could perform this Wednesday.
The Lady Flames rank No. 1 in the country with 14.25 caused turnovers per game. Liberty ranks No. 17 nationally and No. 1 in the ASUN with 19.25 ground balls per game.
Burrow paces the Lady Flames, the ASUN and ranks No. 13 in the country with 2.75 caused turnovers per game (11 total). She also ranks No. 27 nationally and No. 2 in the ASUN with 3.25 ground balls per game (13 total).
Midfielder Ava Menna serves as the primary draw control specialist. The sophomore has secured 15 draw controls this year followed by Katie Colavito with 14.
Hines ranks No. 16 in the country with 39 saves this season and No. 22 with 9.75 saves per game.
The Lady Flames seek improved efficiency in free position attempts. Liberty has converted 6-25 opportunities (.240 percent) this season while their opponents have scored on 12 of 20 attempts (.600 percent).

Schedule

Liberty Set to Host High Point, Longwood This Week

Players Mentioned

Jenna Burrow

Katie Colavito

Rachel Hines

Ava Menna

Ava Rajala

Taiva Reinertson

Olivia Young