Wednesday, September 2
Statesboro, Ga.
7:00 PM ET
Liberty University
1-2-1, 0-0-0
1
at
1
Georgia Southern
2-1-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ga. Southern | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Liberty Ties Georgia Southern 1-1
9/2/2026 10:15:00 PM | Men's Soccer
STATESBORO, GA. – The Liberty Flames and the Georgia Southern played to a 1-1 tie at Bo Pitts Field on Wednesday evening.
Forward Samson Kpardeh scored during the 70th minute to give Liberty a 1-0 lead, only to see host Georgia State knot the contest in the 80th minute.
In the waning seconds of the game, a clearing attempt by an Eagle defender deflected off Flames midfielder Ronnie Gorman and went into the goal. However, the ball crossed the goal line after time ran out, ending the game in a draw.
Liberty moves to 1-2-1 on the season. Georgia Southern moves to 2-1-1.
Scoring Summary
70' – Samson Kpardeh (Assisted by Ronnie Gorman)
80' – Mitch Picksley (Assisted by Lior Holtz)
Key Stats & Notes
Next Up
Liberty remains on the road as it travels to Washington, D.C., to face the American Eagles on Sunday. Match time at Reeves Field is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Forward Samson Kpardeh scored during the 70th minute to give Liberty a 1-0 lead, only to see host Georgia State knot the contest in the 80th minute.
In the waning seconds of the game, a clearing attempt by an Eagle defender deflected off Flames midfielder Ronnie Gorman and went into the goal. However, the ball crossed the goal line after time ran out, ending the game in a draw.
Liberty moves to 1-2-1 on the season. Georgia Southern moves to 2-1-1.
Scoring Summary
70' – Samson Kpardeh (Assisted by Ronnie Gorman)
80' – Mitch Picksley (Assisted by Lior Holtz)
Key Stats & Notes
- Liberty outshot Georgia Southern,17-7. The Flames had four shots on goal. The Eagles had two shots on goal.
- The Eagles held a 6-2 advantage over the Flames on corner kicks.
- The first half featured both teams using solid defense to limit the other's offensive attack. The Flames held the Eagles to two shots, none on goal, during the first half. Liberty had six shots, but none on frame.
- Kpardeh scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season. He has scored a goal in all four Liberty games this season.
- Gorman assisted on the Flames' goal. It is his second assist of the year.
- Midfielder Mitch Picksley scored his second goal of the season for Georgia Southern.
- Liberty goalkeeper Dan Rose made one save over 90 minutes. Georgia Southern goalkeeper Nicolas Aristizabal recorded three saves in the contest.
- Tonight's game was the first of five road games for the Flames. The five consecutive road games are the second-most for a team in the nation.
Next Up
Liberty remains on the road as it travels to Washington, D.C., to face the American Eagles on Sunday. Match time at Reeves Field is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
FLAMES
GASO
Goals
1
1
Shots
17
7
Shots on Goal
4
2
Saves
1
3
Corners
2
6
Fouls
12
10
Scoring Plays
Samson Kpardeh (5)
Assisted By: Ronnie Gorman
GOAL by FLAMES Kpardeh, Samson Assist by Gorman, Ronnie.
69:57
Mitch Picksley (2)
Assisted By: Lior Holtz
GOAL by GASO Picksley, Mitch Assist by Holtz, Lior.
79:41
Game Leaders
Shots
9
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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