Sunday, August 30
Lynchburg, Va.
1:00 PM ET
Liberty University
3-2-1, 0-0-0
2
vs
0
Charlotte
3-2-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberty | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Pair of First Half Tallies Lift Liberty over Charlotte 2-0
8/30/2026 4:27:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lady Flames (3-2-1) took advantage of limited opportunities in the first half against Charlotte (3-2) to take home a 2-0 win from Osborne Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Charlotte maintained consistent offensive pressure throughout the first half. The 49ers limited Liberty to three shots in the half, while recording nine of their own.
After just checking in at the 28th minute, defender Dani Gubbels immediately lofted in a shot near the boundary that found its way to the far upper-90. The score was the first of the junior's career in her 19th career game.
Liberty added its second tally of the game from freshman Izzie Smulik in the 34th minute. Fellow freshman Bella Myrmel saved a ball from reaching the opposing endline, sending a low cross to Smulik in the center of the penalty box. Smulik scored a shot to the near side for her first career goal.
The Lady Flames controlled the game efficiently in the second half. Liberty gained a 12-4 advantage in shots with seven shots on goal.
Liberty earned its third straight win against Charlotte and secured its second home win of the season in as many games.
Scoring Summary
28' – Liberty – Dani Gubbels (1) – Brooklyn Jenkins
34' – Liberty – Izzie Smuilk (1) – Bella Myrmel
Lady Flames News & Notes
Up Next
Liberty (3-2-1) sets off for a road matchup at William & Mary (0-3-1) on Thursday night. The contest is set for 7 p.m. from the Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field. The game will be streamed live on Flo College.
Charlotte maintained consistent offensive pressure throughout the first half. The 49ers limited Liberty to three shots in the half, while recording nine of their own.
After just checking in at the 28th minute, defender Dani Gubbels immediately lofted in a shot near the boundary that found its way to the far upper-90. The score was the first of the junior's career in her 19th career game.
Liberty added its second tally of the game from freshman Izzie Smulik in the 34th minute. Fellow freshman Bella Myrmel saved a ball from reaching the opposing endline, sending a low cross to Smulik in the center of the penalty box. Smulik scored a shot to the near side for her first career goal.
The Lady Flames controlled the game efficiently in the second half. Liberty gained a 12-4 advantage in shots with seven shots on goal.
Liberty earned its third straight win against Charlotte and secured its second home win of the season in as many games.
Scoring Summary
28' – Liberty – Dani Gubbels (1) – Brooklyn Jenkins
34' – Liberty – Izzie Smuilk (1) – Bella Myrmel
Lady Flames News & Notes
- Liberty held a 15-13 edge in shots and a 10-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Lady Flames have earned a victory in their last eight home contests, including three 2025 CUSA Championship games.
- Two Lady Flames, goalkeeper Ainsley Leja and defender Lauren Littleton, played a full 90-minute game.
- Littleton has played every minute of the 2026 season.
- Gubbels scored her first career goal on her fourth career shot attempt.
- Smulik scored on her first career shot attempt; she has made an appearance in every game this season.
Up Next
Liberty (3-2-1) sets off for a road matchup at William & Mary (0-3-1) on Thursday night. The contest is set for 7 p.m. from the Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field. The game will be streamed live on Flo College.
Players Mentioned
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CHA
LU
Goals
0
2
Shots
13
15
Shots on Goal
6
10
Saves
8
6
Corners
7
3
Fouls
14
15
Scoring Plays
Brooklyn Jenkins (1)
GOAL by LU Jenkins, Brooklyn.
27:39
Izzie Smulik (1)
Assisted By: Isabella Myrmel
GOAL by LU Smulik, Izzie Assist by Myrmel, Isabella.
33:17
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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