Saturday, October 10
Johnson City, Tenn.
6:00 PM ET
Liberty University
4-5-2, 2-2-0
0
at
2
ETSU
6-6-2, 2-0-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ETSU | 1 | 1 | 2 |
ETSU Tops Liberty 2-0 on Rainy Saturday Evening
10/10/2026 9:22:00 PM | Men's Soccer
JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – The ETSU Buccaneers defeated the Liberty Flames 2-0 on a rainy Saturday evening in a SoCon match at Summers-Taylor Stadium.
Playing in rain throughout, the host Buccaneers had to hold off the Flames' offensive pressure in the first half, as Liberty outshot its host 11-2 in the first half. Despite the disparity, ETSU took a 1-0 advantage headed into halftime on a goal by Gavin Dick during the 27th minute.
In the second half, the Buccaneers' Dick scored again during the 60th minute for a 2-0 lead. ETSU then held the Flames in check the rest of the way for the victory.
Liberty sees its unbeaten streak (2-0-1) come to an end at three. The Flames fall to 2-2 in the SoCon and 4-5-2 overall on the year. ETSU moves to 2-0-1 in the SoCon and 6-6-2 overall.
Scoring Summary
27' – ETSU – Gavin Dick (Assisted by Jaime Carillo)
60' – ETSU – Gavin Dick (Unassisted)
Key Stats & Notes
Next Up
Liberty travels to Spartanburg, S.C., for a SoCon match next Saturday. The Flames will face the Wofford Terriers at Snyder Field. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Playing in rain throughout, the host Buccaneers had to hold off the Flames' offensive pressure in the first half, as Liberty outshot its host 11-2 in the first half. Despite the disparity, ETSU took a 1-0 advantage headed into halftime on a goal by Gavin Dick during the 27th minute.
In the second half, the Buccaneers' Dick scored again during the 60th minute for a 2-0 lead. ETSU then held the Flames in check the rest of the way for the victory.
Liberty sees its unbeaten streak (2-0-1) come to an end at three. The Flames fall to 2-2 in the SoCon and 4-5-2 overall on the year. ETSU moves to 2-0-1 in the SoCon and 6-6-2 overall.
Scoring Summary
27' – ETSU – Gavin Dick (Assisted by Jaime Carillo)
60' – ETSU – Gavin Dick (Unassisted)
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot ETSU, 15-5, in the match. The Flames led the Bucs 7-3 in shots on goal.
- Corner kicks were even at 3-3.
- Liberty entered the contest off of back-to-back shutouts. The Flames had not allowed a goal over the last 247:39 of play. The last goal Liberty has allowed came at 48:22 in a 2-2 tie at James Madison on Sept. 22, until Dick scored at 26:01 of the match.
- The shutout was the first time the Flames had been held scoreless in a contest this season.
- Liberty midfielder Ronnie Gorman led the Flames with five shots in the contest. Teammate Kyohei Eguchi had three shot attempts.
- The Flames played a man down after a red card during the 58th minute.
- Liberty goalkeeper Dan Rose made one save in the match. ETSU goalkeeper Noe Delmotte recorded seven saves.
Next Up
Liberty travels to Spartanburg, S.C., for a SoCon match next Saturday. The Flames will face the Wofford Terriers at Snyder Field. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
LIB
ET
Goals
0
2
Shots
15
5
Shots on Goal
7
3
Saves
1
7
Corners
3
3
Fouls
9
21
Scoring Plays
Gavin Dick (5)
Assisted By: Jaime Carrillo
GOAL by ET Dick, Gavin Assist by Carrillo, Jaime.
26:01
Gavin Dick (5)
GOAL by ET Dick, Gavin.
59:28
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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