Thursday, April 16
Conway, S.C.
1:00 PM ET
Liberty University
7-9, 5-2
10
at
4
Coastal Carolina
9-8, 2-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Liberty Stays Dominant on Road, Earns 10-4 Victory at Coastal Carolina
4/16/2026 6:17:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Liberty (6-9, 4-2 ASUN) secured a decisive 10-4 victory on the road over Coastal Carolina (9-7, 2-5 ASUN) on Thursday at Brooks Stadium. The Lady Flames' suffocating defense limited the Chanticleers to just one goal in the second half.
Katie Colavito led the effort for the Lady Flames with two goals, including the game-winner, from six shots. Freshman Sophia Nesci contributed significantly, scoring twice and adding an assist. Ava Rajala was active on the field, recording a goal and two assists. Rachel Hines stood firm in goal, making 10 saves on 21 shots faced.
The Lady Flames improve to 5-1 on the road this season. Their only blemish being a 9-8 2OT loss at USF. Liberty has now won three straight against Coastal Carolina and improved to 11-4 in the all-time series.
Liberty Goals: Katie Colavito 2 ; Sophia Nesci 2 ; Claire Christensen 1 ; Amelia Loughery 1 ; Rilynn Price 1 ; Ava Rajala 1 ; Fayedra Vang 1 ; Olivia Young 1
Liberty Assists: Ava Rajala 2 ; Sophia Nesci 1
Coastal Carolina Goals: Gabrielle Beaudet 1 ; Charlotte Erb 1 ; Alexandra Horn 1 ; Alyson Mascolo 1
Coastal Carolina Assists: Alexandra Horn 1
Liberty Goalkeeper: Rachel Hines (6-10), 10 saves, four goals, 21 shots faced
Coastal Carolina Goalkeeper: Charlotte Sadler (8-7), nine saves, 10 goals, 30 shots faced
First Quarter Liberty 2, Coastal 0
Nesci netted the opening goal of the contest at 12:05, assisted by Rajala. Colavito added to Liberty's lead with a goal at 8:38, further solidifying its position. Hines played a key role in maintaining the advantage, saving multiple shots from the Chanticleers. The quarter concluded with Liberty leading 2–0.
Second Quarter Liberty 4, Coastal 3
Liberty began the second quarter with a quick goal by Olivia Young, assisted by Nesci, just 10 seconds into the quarter. Despite several turnovers and missed opportunities, the Lady Flames maintained their momentum. Rajala scored a crucial goal with 55 seconds remaining in the quarter, ensuring Liberty held a slim lead. Despite allowing three goals, Hines held firm in the net with five saves. The quarter concluded with Liberty ahead 4–3.
Third Quarter Liberty 9, Coastal 4
The Lady Flames asserted their dominance in the third quarter with a controlling performance. Colavito initiated the momentum with a goal just 14 seconds into the quarter, following her own draw control. Vang cashed in a free position shot to extend the lead and Christensen added another goal from a free position, further solidifying Liberty's control. Later, Nesci and Rilynn Price contributed goals to widen the margin. The quarter ended with Liberty leading the Chanticleers, 9–4.
Fourth Quarter Liberty 10, Coastal 4
In the fourth quarter, Liberty extended its lead with a decisive goal by Amelia Loughery at 9:30. Hines was pivotal in defense, contributing multiple ground ball pickups and forcing turnovers that hindered the Chanticleers' scoring opportunities. Despite several turnovers and missed shots, the Lady Flames held firm, concluding the quarter without conceding any goals. The game ended with Liberty defeating Coastal Carolina 10–4.
Lady Flames News & Notes
Up Next
The Lady Flames (6-9, 4-2 ASUN) will stay on the road, facing Queens (3-11, 3-4 ASUN) on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The contest is set to begin at 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Katie Colavito led the effort for the Lady Flames with two goals, including the game-winner, from six shots. Freshman Sophia Nesci contributed significantly, scoring twice and adding an assist. Ava Rajala was active on the field, recording a goal and two assists. Rachel Hines stood firm in goal, making 10 saves on 21 shots faced.
The Lady Flames improve to 5-1 on the road this season. Their only blemish being a 9-8 2OT loss at USF. Liberty has now won three straight against Coastal Carolina and improved to 11-4 in the all-time series.
Liberty Goals: Katie Colavito 2 ; Sophia Nesci 2 ; Claire Christensen 1 ; Amelia Loughery 1 ; Rilynn Price 1 ; Ava Rajala 1 ; Fayedra Vang 1 ; Olivia Young 1
Liberty Assists: Ava Rajala 2 ; Sophia Nesci 1
Coastal Carolina Goals: Gabrielle Beaudet 1 ; Charlotte Erb 1 ; Alexandra Horn 1 ; Alyson Mascolo 1
Coastal Carolina Assists: Alexandra Horn 1
Liberty Goalkeeper: Rachel Hines (6-10), 10 saves, four goals, 21 shots faced
Coastal Carolina Goalkeeper: Charlotte Sadler (8-7), nine saves, 10 goals, 30 shots faced
First Quarter Liberty 2, Coastal 0
Nesci netted the opening goal of the contest at 12:05, assisted by Rajala. Colavito added to Liberty's lead with a goal at 8:38, further solidifying its position. Hines played a key role in maintaining the advantage, saving multiple shots from the Chanticleers. The quarter concluded with Liberty leading 2–0.
Second Quarter Liberty 4, Coastal 3
Liberty began the second quarter with a quick goal by Olivia Young, assisted by Nesci, just 10 seconds into the quarter. Despite several turnovers and missed opportunities, the Lady Flames maintained their momentum. Rajala scored a crucial goal with 55 seconds remaining in the quarter, ensuring Liberty held a slim lead. Despite allowing three goals, Hines held firm in the net with five saves. The quarter concluded with Liberty ahead 4–3.
Third Quarter Liberty 9, Coastal 4
The Lady Flames asserted their dominance in the third quarter with a controlling performance. Colavito initiated the momentum with a goal just 14 seconds into the quarter, following her own draw control. Vang cashed in a free position shot to extend the lead and Christensen added another goal from a free position, further solidifying Liberty's control. Later, Nesci and Rilynn Price contributed goals to widen the margin. The quarter ended with Liberty leading the Chanticleers, 9–4.
Fourth Quarter Liberty 10, Coastal 4
In the fourth quarter, Liberty extended its lead with a decisive goal by Amelia Loughery at 9:30. Hines was pivotal in defense, contributing multiple ground ball pickups and forcing turnovers that hindered the Chanticleers' scoring opportunities. Despite several turnovers and missed shots, the Lady Flames held firm, concluding the quarter without conceding any goals. The game ended with Liberty defeating Coastal Carolina 10–4.
Lady Flames News & Notes
- Liberty outshot Coastal 30-21 with a 15-11 edge in shots on goal.
- Colavito and Nesci scored two goals each on Thursday. They continue to be tied for the team lead in goals with 35 a piece.
- Nesci led all players with three points on two goals and an assist. The freshman leads the team with 53 points (35g, 18a). She currently ranks No. 2 all-time among Liberty freshmen in scoring in both goals and points. She trails Katy Pridemore (2015) with 52 goals and 68 points.
- Liberty and Ava Menna (six draws) dominated the draw circle with an 11-5 advantage.
- The Lady Flames recorded 14 caused turnovers to 11 from Coastal. Rachel Hines paced all players with four.
- Both sides earned 17 ground balls, Hines also posted a game-high with four.
- Olivia Young (one goal) has now scored in nine consecutive contests.
- With 10 saves, Rachel Hines (6-9) improved her season averages to an 11.80 goals-against average and a .431 save percentage.
Up Next
The Lady Flames (6-9, 4-2 ASUN) will stay on the road, facing Queens (3-11, 3-4 ASUN) on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The contest is set to begin at 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Team Stats
LIBERTY
COASTAL
Shots
30
21
Turnovers
17
17
Caused Turnovers
14
11
Draw Controls
11
5
Free-Position Shots
5
3
Ground Balls
17
17
Game Leaders
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
1
G
2
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-60
GB
0
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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