Sunday, October 25
Lynchburg, Va.
1:00 PM ET
Liberty University
(11-5)
4
vs
5
Duke
(12-3)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Liberty | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
10/25/2026 4:33:00 PM | Field Hockey
LYNCHBURG, Va. – In an action-packed back-and-forth game to close out its home slate, No. 12 Liberty was edged by No. 7 Duke 5-4 in a shootout, Sunday afternoon at the Liberty Field Hockey Field.
Liberty falls to 11-5 on the year and sees its six-game winning streak halted. Meanwhile, Duke's non-conference victory pushes the Blue Devils' overall record to 12-3 and extends their winning streak to three matches.
This is the 10th game in 12 all-time matchups between the two squads that has been decided by exactly one goal, with seven of those 10 games either going to overtime or a shootout.
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Scoring Summary
9' – LIBERTY – Dara Semmartin (Avery Pollock & Paris-Gail Isaacs) | Penalty Corner
14' – LIBERTY – Luna Prieri (Dara Semmartin)
17' – DUKE – Julia Boehringer (Madison Beach & Alaina McVeigh) | Penalty Corner
20' – DUKE – Julia Boehringer (Madison Beach & Alaina McVeigh) | Penalty Corner
22' – DUKE – Julia Boehringer | Penalty Stroke
27' – LIBERTY – Julieta Tornati (Kyleigh Faust & Paris Gail Isaacs) | Penalty Corner
38' – LIBERTY – Alexia Guedouar (unassisted)
53' – DUKE – Alaina McVeigh (unassisted)
75' – DUKE – Callie Rogers | Penalty Shootout (to seal the shootout win)
Goalkeepers
W: Kaiya Chepow 12-3, six saves
L: Diane Saint Martin 11-5, three saves
Turning Point
Today's action-packed game saw Liberty take a two-goal lead after one period, followed by three straight goals from Duke in a four-plus minute span in the second period to take its first lead of the day. Liberty knotted the score at 3-all in the 27th minute with a goal from Julieta Tornati.
In the second half, the Lady Flames regained the lead midway through the third frame (37:04 mark) on a beautiful reverse strike into the left corner from freshman Alexia Guedouar. The Blue Devils answered back midway through the fourth quarter, with Alaina McVeigh scoring on a penalty corner rebound from the left post at the 52:24 mark.
Both teams managed three shots in overtime, with Duke earning three penalty corners to Liberty's none. The Lady Flames' defense fended up the Blue Devils' attempts, helping send the match to a shootout, Liberty's first of 2026. Duke converted on 3-of-4 shootout attempts, with Callie Rogers' fourth attempt for the Blue Devils trickling off Liberty goalkeeper Diane Saint Martin and rolling into the cage to secure the victory. The Lady Flames were 0-of-3 on their attempts in the shootout.
Key Stats & Notes
Liberty will wrap up the regular season on the road at BIG EAST opponent Villanova (10-6, 3-2 BIG EAST) Friday afternoon. Game time is noon. The contest will be played at Snell Field Hockey Field on the campus of Ursinus (Collegeville, Pa.) and will air live on the Villanova Athletics YouTube page.
If the Lady Flames defeat the Wildcats, they will be the No. 2 seed for the 2026 BIG EAST Championship. If Villanova prevails, Liberty will be the No. 3 seed.
Liberty is 14-0 all-time versus Villanova. Last year, the two teams squared off twice, once in the regular season and again in the 2025 BIG EAST Championship semifinal round. Last year, the Lady Flames prevailed 5-0 in the regular season finale and went on to defeat the Wildcats 3-1 in the semifinals of the BIG EAST Championship.
Liberty falls to 11-5 on the year and sees its six-game winning streak halted. Meanwhile, Duke's non-conference victory pushes the Blue Devils' overall record to 12-3 and extends their winning streak to three matches.
This is the 10th game in 12 all-time matchups between the two squads that has been decided by exactly one goal, with seven of those 10 games either going to overtime or a shootout.
.
Scoring Summary
9' – LIBERTY – Dara Semmartin (Avery Pollock & Paris-Gail Isaacs) | Penalty Corner
14' – LIBERTY – Luna Prieri (Dara Semmartin)
17' – DUKE – Julia Boehringer (Madison Beach & Alaina McVeigh) | Penalty Corner
20' – DUKE – Julia Boehringer (Madison Beach & Alaina McVeigh) | Penalty Corner
22' – DUKE – Julia Boehringer | Penalty Stroke
27' – LIBERTY – Julieta Tornati (Kyleigh Faust & Paris Gail Isaacs) | Penalty Corner
38' – LIBERTY – Alexia Guedouar (unassisted)
53' – DUKE – Alaina McVeigh (unassisted)
75' – DUKE – Callie Rogers | Penalty Shootout (to seal the shootout win)
Goalkeepers
W: Kaiya Chepow 12-3, six saves
L: Diane Saint Martin 11-5, three saves
Turning Point
Today's action-packed game saw Liberty take a two-goal lead after one period, followed by three straight goals from Duke in a four-plus minute span in the second period to take its first lead of the day. Liberty knotted the score at 3-all in the 27th minute with a goal from Julieta Tornati.
In the second half, the Lady Flames regained the lead midway through the third frame (37:04 mark) on a beautiful reverse strike into the left corner from freshman Alexia Guedouar. The Blue Devils answered back midway through the fourth quarter, with Alaina McVeigh scoring on a penalty corner rebound from the left post at the 52:24 mark.
Both teams managed three shots in overtime, with Duke earning three penalty corners to Liberty's none. The Lady Flames' defense fended up the Blue Devils' attempts, helping send the match to a shootout, Liberty's first of 2026. Duke converted on 3-of-4 shootout attempts, with Callie Rogers' fourth attempt for the Blue Devils trickling off Liberty goalkeeper Diane Saint Martin and rolling into the cage to secure the victory. The Lady Flames were 0-of-3 on their attempts in the shootout.
Key Stats & Notes
- Duke finished the day with a 23-15 edge in total shots, but Liberty put more shots on frame (10-8) than the Blue Devils. Duke led in penalty corners, 10-6.
- Dara Semmartin (8:26 mark) and Luna Prieri (13:32 mark) provided the hosts a 2-0 advantage with their first quarter goals. Semmartin's was her third of the year but first since the season opener (Aug. 28). Prieri's was her eighth of the season, tied for second most on the team.
- Julieta Tornati's goal was her eighth of the year, while Alexia Guedouar's tally was the third of her maiden season.
- Liberty forward Josefina Tomasi made her team-leading fifth defensive save this afternoon. The junior recorded the defensive save in the 16th minute.
- Seven of 12 all-time meetings between Liberty and Duke have needed overtime or beyond to decide. This is the first time the Lady Flames and Blue Devils have gone to a shootout. Duke is 6-1 against Liberty in overtime and beyond and 8-4 overall against the Lady Flames.
- Despite today's setback, the Lady Flames have still topped the Blue Devils in four of the last six meetings, including in two of the last three meetings.
- Liberty has played seven one-goal games this year, with two victories. Each of the Lady Flames' five setbacks have been by a single goal.
Liberty will wrap up the regular season on the road at BIG EAST opponent Villanova (10-6, 3-2 BIG EAST) Friday afternoon. Game time is noon. The contest will be played at Snell Field Hockey Field on the campus of Ursinus (Collegeville, Pa.) and will air live on the Villanova Athletics YouTube page.
If the Lady Flames defeat the Wildcats, they will be the No. 2 seed for the 2026 BIG EAST Championship. If Villanova prevails, Liberty will be the No. 3 seed.
Liberty is 14-0 all-time versus Villanova. Last year, the two teams squared off twice, once in the regular season and again in the 2025 BIG EAST Championship semifinal round. Last year, the Lady Flames prevailed 5-0 in the regular season finale and went on to defeat the Wildcats 3-1 in the semifinals of the BIG EAST Championship.
Players Mentioned
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/ Field HockeyTeam Stats
DUKE
LIBERTY
Goals
4
4
Shots
23
15
Shots on Goal
8
10
Saves
6
3
Corners
10
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Dara Semmartin (3)
Assisted By: Avery Pollock , Paris-Gail Isaacs
APC shot off defender & in
8:26
Luna Prieri (8)
Assisted By: Dara Semmartin
Breakaway chance, reverse shot
13:32
Julia Boehringer (4)
Assisted By: Madison Beach , Alaina McVeigh
Shot on corner, right half
16:55
Julia Boehringer
Assisted By: Madison Beach , Alaina McVeigh
APC shot, right side
19:16
Julia Boehringer (6)
Duke Julia Boehringer PENALTY STROKE GOAL, goal number 6 for season.
21:17
Julieta Tornati (8)
Assisted By: Kyleigh Faust , Paris-Gail Isaacs
APC, right side of cage
26:32
Alexia Guedouar (3)
Reverse blast lower left corner
37:04
Alaina McVeigh (8)
Scored on rebound, left post
52:24
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
m/f
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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