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Saturday, September 20
Houston, Texas
5:00 PM ET/4:00 PM CT
Liberty University
12-1,0-0CUSA
3
vs
2
North Alabama
6-7,0-0ASUN
1
2
3
4
5
F
Liberty
25
12
19
25
15
3
North Ala.
23
25
25
22
10
2
Lady Flames Rally Past UNA in 5 Sets for 8th Win in Row
9/20/2025 8:10:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HOUSTON, Texas - Liberty rallied past North Alabama for a 3-2 (25-23, 12-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-10) victory on Saturday at Fertitta Center.
The Lady Flames (12-1) won their eighth match in a row, going 3-0 at this weekend's Cougar Challenge. It marked Liberty's third in-season tournament title this year (also Buffalo, William & Mary). North Alabama (6-7) went 1-2 at the Cougar Challenge, sweeping McNeese yesterday before falling to both Houston and Liberty today.
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Notable Numbers
The Lady Flames open up conference action by hosting Louisiana Tech, Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m.) at Liberty Arena.
The Lady Flames (12-1) won their eighth match in a row, going 3-0 at this weekend's Cougar Challenge. It marked Liberty's third in-season tournament title this year (also Buffalo, William & Mary). North Alabama (6-7) went 1-2 at the Cougar Challenge, sweeping McNeese yesterday before falling to both Houston and Liberty today.
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Notable Numbers
- North Alabama outhit Liberty .237-.162 for the match, with the Lions leading in kills (61-50), aces (10-6), digs (65-59) and blocks (13-9). UNA sustained 14 service errors, compared to eight for the Lady Flames.
- Carly O'Brien scored a match-high 19 kills for the Lady Flames, adding 10 digs for her fourth straight double-double. Jenna Otts sent down 13 kills while posting four blocks. Alison Bierwagen dished out 31 assists, while Zoe Hall posted five kills and four blocks. Shyia Richardson collected 10 digs.
- Kendall Barnes and Reese Ricketts shared team-high scoring honors with 17 kills each for the Lions. Kinslee McGowan registered 42 assists, five aces, 13 digs and four blocks, while Amelia Keating led all players with eight blocks.
- The Lady Flames overcame a 16-12 set-four deficit, outscoring UNA 13-6 from that point on, extending the match with a 25-22 victory.
- North Alabama burst out to a 9-5 advantage in the fifth set after a kill by McGowan. However, Laney Daniell's solo block sparked a 10-1 rally to end the match. Aubrey Acheson's ace sealed the 15-10 victory.Â
- Liberty is now 11-0 all-time against North Alabama in volleyball. Â
- Liberty is 6-0 in five-set matches this season, while North Alabama is 0-2 in five-set contests.
- The Lady Flames' six five-set victories are their most five-set wins in a single season since winning six matches in five sets during the full 2012 season.
- O'Brien posted her fourth double-double in a row and seventh of the season.
- Otts has scored 10 or more kills in each of the last seven matches.
- Liberty's current eight-match winning streak is its longest since winning the first eight games of the 2023 season.
- Liberty is 10-5 in sets decided by two points this season.
The Lady Flames open up conference action by hosting Louisiana Tech, Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m.) at Liberty Arena.
Team Stats
Lib
UNA
Kills
50
61
Errors
25
25
Attempts
154
152
Hitting %
.162
.237
Points
65.0
84.0
Assists
43
52
Aces
6
10
Blocks
9
13
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
19
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's VolleyballOH/RS
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