2018 BIG EAST Tournament Preview

The bracket is set for the upcoming 2018 BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship this coming weekend. All games will be held at the Liberty Field Hockey Field on the campus of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. The tournament will consist of the top four teams in the BIG EAST Conference. The semifinals will include No. 1 UConn against No. 4 Villanova and No. 2 Liberty against No. 3 Providence. The semifinals will be on Friday followed by the championship game on Sunday. The winner of the BIG EAST Tournament will automatically qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

#1 UConn (16-3, 7-0 BIG EAST)

Antonia Tiedtke (Photo Credit: UConn Athletics)

UConn is the dominant team once again in the BIG EAST conference. The Huskies finished undefeated in conference play for the fifth straight season. They also garnered their sixth straight BIG EAST regular season title. The Huskies currently lead the conference in shots (332), goals (81) and assists (71). 

Team Stat Leaders

Shots: Cecile Pieper (70)

Goals: Cecile Pieper (21)

Assists: Antonia Tiedtke (16)   

                          

Goalkeeper: Cheyenne Sprecher 16-3, 71 saves

#2 Liberty (12-5, 6-1 BIG EAST)

Agueda Maroni (Photo Credit: Gabrielle Calhoun)

Liberty has won five straight games in the BIG EAST this season. The first time the Lady Flames have had the most conference wins in program history. Liberty claimed the second seed in the BIG EAST tournament after a 4-0 shutout against Providence. The Lady Flames will face the Friars again

on Friday. Liberty is No. 2 shots (282), goals (59) and assists (49).

Team Stat Leaders

Shots: Agueda Moroni (105)

Goals: Agueda Moroni (25)

Assists: Agueda Moroni (11)

Goalkeeper: Allison Schaefer 12-5, 66 saves

#3 Providence (11-8, 4-3 BIG EAST)

Lydia Rice (Photo Credit: Providence Athletics)

Providence claimed its berth to the BIG EAST Tournament after beating Georgetown 2-1 in a shootout on Oct. 19. The Friars have won all three of their games that have gone into overtime this season. The Friars had a rough start at the beginning of the year but have since won 11 out of the final

15 games. Providence is No. 4 in the BIG EAST in assists (32) and saves (91), No. 5 in shots (211) and No. 6 in goals (36).

Team Stat Leaders

Shots: Allyson Parker (36)

Goals: Izzy Mendez (7)

Assists: Maddie Babineau (6)

Goalkeeper: Lydia Rice 11-6, 80 saves

#4 Villanova (9-9, 4-3 BIG EAST)

Erika Miller (Photo Credit: Villanova Athletics)

Villanova will be the fourth and final seed in the BIG EAST Tournament. They earned their spot

following a 2-1 shootout win over Old Dominion on Oct. 26. This will be the first time the Wildcats have been to the tournament since 2015. They are currently No. 2 in saves (104), No. 3 in shots (253), No. 5 in goals (38) and No. 6 in assists (29).

Team Stat Leaders

Shots: Lydia Sydnor (69)

Goals: Lydia Sydnor (8), Megan Vermeil (8)

Assists: Megan Vermeil (4)

Goalkeeper: Erika Miller 9-9, 93 saves

Mallory Fortenbaugh earns two BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roles

Fortenbaugh Earns Second BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll Recognition (10/8/18)

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Liberty field hockey junior Mallory Fortenbaugh was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for the second time in her career on Monday.

She led the Flames to a 2-0 win at No. 22 Old Dominion by scoring her first-ever winning goal. Fortenbaugh was also a driving force on defense that resulted in the Lady Flames shutting out the Monarchs on Friday.

Fortenbaugh also had an outstanding game in the Flames’ 7-1 loss to top ranked North Carolina. She also recorded her eighth assist of the season along with a defensive save.

Catch the Millerstown, Pa. native in action at home this Friday at 4 p.m. as the Lady Flames (9-4, 4-0 BIG EAST) look to go 5-0 in BIG EAST play versus Georgetown.

Fortenbaugh Named to BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for the Third Time (10/24/18)

This week, Liberty field hockey junior defender Mallory Fortenbaugh garnered another spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. This is her second one of the season, and her third one in her career.

Fortenbaugh, who hails from Millerstown, Pa., has had a tremendous week for the Lady Flames. During Sunday’s game versus No. 11 Boston College, she earned her 10^th assist this season and is tied for 12^th place in assists per game (0.63).

Photo Credit: Liberty Athletics

Fortenbaugh was also a key role for the Lady Flames’ defense. They were able to hold the Eagles to just one goal and 11 shots in the penalty corner.

 Fortenbaugh is currently in the top five rankings in four statistical categories on the team. She is in first place for assists (10), third place in points (16), and fourth place in goals (3) and game-winning goals (1).

 Fortenbaugh and No. 18 Liberty will play their final regular season game at BIG EAST foe Providence on Thursday at 6 p.m. If they win they will be the No. 2 seed in the BIG EAST Tournament.

No.19 Liberty to Play No.15 Boston College On Senior Day

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After a disappointing BIG EAST loss to No. 5 UConn on Thursday evening, No. 19 Liberty (10-5, 5-1 BIG EAST) returns home to prepare its the final home game of the season.

This game is against another ranked opponent in No. 11 Boston College (9-6, 2-4 ACC). The game will take place at the Liberty Field Hockey Field on Sunday at 12 p.m.

The Lady Flames are coming off a tough loss to BIG EAST rival UConn. Their first loss of the season in conference play. They are just a win away from clinching a share of the BIG EAST regular season title, if UConn were to lose its BIG EAST finale to Georgetown.

The Eagles recently lost a conference game to No. 4 Duke on Friday in Durham, N.C. They are currently on a three game losing streak in ACC play.

How to Follow the Lady Flames
 The match between Liberty and Boston College will live stream on ESPN+. You must have subscription to watch the game.

Stats will be available on Stat Broadcast Live by Liberty Athletic Communications.

Follow Liberty Field Hockey on Twitter (@LibertyFH) and Instagram (libertyfieldhockey) to get in-game updates.

Series History
The last time Liberty and Boston College met was in 2015. It was the first time they played against each other. The Eagles ended up earning the victory against the Lady Flames 3-2 in double overtime. Current players Abby Julius and Lindsay Pratt were in their first year with the team at the time.

Lady Flames News and Notes

• This final home game is Senior Day. Liberty field hockey will honor Abby Julius, Agueda Moroni, Lindsay Pratt, and Moniek van Aarle.
• No. 11  Boston College is the eighth and final ranked opponent Liberty will face in the regular season. Could play some in postseason.
• Agueda Moroni has been chosen to compete in the NFHCA Division I Senior Game.
• Moroni also scored her 50th career goal in the loss to UConn. She is now ranked No. 8 in the nation in active career leaders in goals.
• Junior goalkeeper Allison Schaefer now has 285 saves in her career. She is ranked No. 11 in the nation in active career saves leaders.
• Boston College is currently to No. 15 in the NCAA Field Hockey RPI rankings.

Update

• The Lady Flames beat the Eagles 2-1.
• Senior Agueda Moroni scored all two goals to lead the team to victory. Her 22nd and 23 shot of the season.
• Mallory Fortenbaugh, Kendra Jones, and Moniek van Aarle each made an assist. All contributed to the goals made by Maroni. Both Fortenbaugh and Jones are now in the top three for assists on the team.
• Boston College's only goal was made by Lucy Lytle. The assist was made by teammate Brooke Matherson.
• Junior goalie Allison Schaefer finished the game with five saves.
• This season, the Lady Flames have beaten two opponents from the ACC. The previous team they beat from that conference was No. 7 Virginia.
• The Lady Flames have beaten four ranked opponents this season. They include No. 7 Virginia, No. 11 Boston College, No. 17 James Madison, and conference foe No.22 Old Dominion.
• Liberty will travel to Rhode Island to take on Providence (11-6, 4-2 BIG EAST) in their final conference game of the season. Game will be held on Thursday at 6 pm.

  

  Photo credit: Liberty Athletics

No. 19 Liberty Loses to No.5 UConn, Ends Perfect BIG EAST Run

Photo Credit: Bill Smith

STORRS, Conn.- No.19 Liberty ended its undefeated conference run at the hands of BIG EAST rival No. 5 UConn on a cold
Thursday night in Storrs.

The Huskies defeated the Lady Flames 6-1 to move to 6-0 in conference play and 13-3 overall. They also earned a share of the BIG EAST regular season title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming conference  tournament (Nov. 2,4).

As for the Lady Flames, they drop to 5-1 in the conference and 10-5 overall. However, they can still earn a share of the BIG EAST regular season title. That will be decided at their final regular season conference game versus Providence and if UConn ends up losing to Georgetown. Both games will occur on October 26.

Liberty scored only one goal in the entire game. That goal was tallied by Agueda Moroni, and it was  the 50th goal of her playing career. UConn was on a roll, as six players scored goals to clinch the victory. The Huskies were led by junior forward Svea Boker who shot the ball six times and scored one of the UConn goals. Fifth year defender and 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist Cecile Pieper led the team in assists.

Game Stat Leaders
UConn
Shots: Svea Boker (6)

Goals: Kourtney Kennedy (1), Cecile Pieper (1), Antonia Tiedtke (1), Maddy Wray (1)

Assists: Cecile Pieper (3)

Liberty
Shots: Agueda Moroni (4)

Goals: Agueda Moroni (1)

Goalkeeper Stats
UConn: Cheyenne Sprecher 13-3, seven saves

Liberty: Allison Schaefer 10-5, five saves

Next Game: The Lady Flames will return home to play their final home game of the season against No. 11 Boston College on Sunday at noon. This game will also be Senior Day.

100 Yards with B.J. Farrow

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Flames wide receiver B.J. Farrow (6-1, 190) is no stranger to Liberty or Lynchburg. As a graduate of Liberty Christian Academy and a soon-to-be graduate of Liberty University, he is trying to make the most of his final moments of his Liberty football career He has achieved several milestones in his Flames career, including being named a Big South second-team all-conference performer in 2017. He recorded 571 yards and tied for the team lead with 10 touchdown receptions that season is off to another solid start in 2018.

Before the Homecoming Weekend festivities got underway, Farrow took the opportunity to talk with Flames Illustrated and reflected on his journey of how he got to where he is today.

1. What is one of the memorable highlights of your career and why?

I would have to say go back to the Coastal (Carolina)game my redshirt freshmen year, scoring the game-winning a touchdown. That was just a big moment for me, a big memory for me, just to help my team get the win against Coastal.

2. How has Coach Gill motivated you as a player?

He pushes me every day to be the best I can and tells me what I need to work on to be all-around player and just helps me be a leader in the room. I’m a senior now, so I have to be a leader in the room.

3. What do you think is the ultimate goal of the team this season and why?

It’s just to show teams that we play this year that we can compete with anybody. We are FBS now, so it is just a matter of time to show everybody that we can play with anybody. We are not an FCS team anymore. We’re FBS, so we can compete with anybody.

4. You are in the top three on the team in statistics for wide receiver. How is your style of play different from the others? Are there different strategies that you contribute to it?

I just say whenever there is a play that needs to be made, I can make the play. I’m just a reliable guy.

5. You are a business administration major, what do you hope to do with it after graduation?

I’m not really sure, but I want to own my own sports complex one day. I have grown up playing in sports complexes, basketball and stuff like that. So it’s just something I want to do when I’m done.

6. You are a native of Lynchburg, what made you decide to stay home and play for the Flames?

Actually, Liberty was my only offer coming out of high school. My academics weren’t that good in high school, so a lot of schools turned me down, turned me away. But Liberty gave me a chance, and
it was only right to stick with them and come here. Ever since, it’s has been a blessing.

Photo Credit: Liberty Athletics

7. When did you start playing football and what made you decide to stick with it?

I started playing football when I was six years old for a Little League team here in Lynchburg. My dad used to coach for this team. I love football just like I love basketball. I kept sticking with it, and I just knew I had to play two sports. One sport wouldn’t get me to where I wanted to be. Football was the one that got me to here now, so that’s why I stuck with it. 

8. Liberty is now in the FBS. Have you always dreamt of playing at that level?

Oh yeah. Out of high school, a lot of schools that were recruiting me were FBS schools. I always thought I’d go to an FBS school. But now that we’re FBS, it’s a big blessing just to show teams now what they passed on and being able to play against FBS teams now and just showing everybody what I’ve got.

9. What advice do you hope to pass on to the young generation when you finish your football career?

To enjoy every moment because it’s going to go fast. I’ve been here for five years, and it’s been quick. It’s been a blink of an eye. Just enjoy your time, make memories with everybody on the team and just have fun with it.

10. What made you decide to come to Liberty?

It was my only offer, and all my family is here. So it would be easy on them just to come here and watch me play. I’ve been playing in Williams Stadium ever since high school. It’s just easy for my family to come watch me.

100 Yards with Antonio Gandy-Golden

      The Peach State native Antonio Gandy-Golden (6-4, 220) has been a driving force for the Flames. Last year, he reached a huge milestone when he became the seventh 1,000 yard receiver in Liberty Football program history. He would have been ranked ninth nationally if Liberty was qualified to have player’s records in national statistics.

                       Now in his junior season, Gandy-Golden continues to dominate on the field. Just recently, he recorded a career-high 245 receiving yards versus New Mexico. Now with the next home game versus Troy around the corner, Flames Illustrated took the opportunity to talk with the wide receiver about his impact since coming to Lynchburg.

   1.      What has been your favorite moment so far this season?

Favorite moment so far, definitely last game just seeing everybody just come together. You know, just play their hearts out and just do whatever they could to win. We knew we had to win and just seeing everybody ecstatic on the sideline just happy. And just wanting to win was definitely a great experience.

2.      How did you get your start in football?

How did I get my start in football, well my friend Malok started playing football when we were younger. And I always wanted to play but I never could, so I got to high school I really just jumped into it. Coaches took a liking to me and they convinced me to stay and I just kind of fell in love with it.

3.      You recently had your career-best game against New Mexico. Are there any other goals you want to accomplish this season?

As far as myself wise just really help out the team I mean there is gonna be games where not everything is not going to be possible that happened last game. So just to help us win anyway I really can. I just want us to win games honestly.

4.      What do you think has been the toughest thing that you have dealt with in your football career?

Toughest thing. Just injuries that I’ve had before. Just trying to battle back from those and just keep in my head about football. Because injuries in football is almost impossible because they just happen on top of each other. So just, injuries is getting healthy.

5.      What are your plans after you finish your time at Liberty? Do you have any desire to play in the NFL?

The NFL is definitely a dream, it would definitely be nice. But definitely if not in the end, I’ll be all I’m studying graphic design right now so hopefully I can do something with that because I’ve really been enjoying it so far.

6.      What are your thoughts on Liberty’s transition into the FBS?

Transition has been great so far. It’s been fun, you know we got a great experience both winning and losing. We enjoy it a lot. We just want to keep working hard and just approve to people that we can make it to the next level.

7.      Is there anybody on the team you like being around on and off the field and why?

One of my best buddies on the team is Mitchell Lewis. We’re just both are really goofy we just seem to get each other really well. We just have a lot of fun, we’re both simple people we don’t really too much. We just like to hang around each other and just tell funny jokes or things like that. I also like Buckshot (Calvert) too. We don’t hangout too much off the field but on the field we definitely are goofballs, we got each other.

8.      When not playing football, what do you like doing during your spare time?

I know this might sound lazy! But I like to sleep, I like to watch movies, I like TV shows. I like puzzles too.

9.      What drives you to work hard every day and why?

I just want to be great, I just want to do great things for the school. I like being here a lot. People here talk to me a lot. My mom is also a big driving factor for me. I have two little brothers as well. I’m pretty sure I’ll be one of the first people in my family to actually graduate college.

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10.  What do you like about the position you play?

For receiver. It’s just fun, we get to run all over, we get to go hit people and sneak up on them. We get

to catch the ball and score touchdowns and we just get to help people out. It’s just fun.

11.  Now that you are majoring in graphic design, have you had any thoughts about what other things you want to pursue academic wise?

Not really!

Any plans with graphic design if you decide to graduate with that major?

I want to move to Chicago. My uncle is a graphic designer up there. So I would love to go work with him.

12.  What made you decide to come to Liberty?

Definitely the coaches and the people here, the atmosphere. I loved that it was a Christian university. My high school coaches back at home just were great Christian men. These coaches just reminded me of them so much. And it is just I knew this was going to be a place where I could grow. Become a better man, eventually a better father, husband, and just a better person.

Liberty Men’s Basketball and Swimming and Diving Participates in Final Thank-A-Thon of 2018-19 Academic Year

LYNCHBURG, Va. –  On September 26, The Flames Club held their annual Thank-A-Thon for the 2018-19 school year. The Liberty men’s basketball and swimming and diving team had the opportunity to take part in it.

      This year was the 19^th time Flames Club got to host this event. It was also the largest of all the Thank-A-Thons were hosted since its debut in 2015.

      14 athletes from men’s basketball and 30 athletes from swimming and diving made about 600 calls to recent donors of the Flames Club. This year’s Thank-A-Thon has boosted the number of calls as more than 400 student-athletes have made over 6,000 phone calls to thank donors to Liberty Athletics.

      The Flames Club’s mission is to generate financial resources to support the three-fold Liberty athletics mission of training champions for Christ, providing a world-class student-athlete experience and achieving victory with integrity. Good says that the Flames Club’s goal for 2017 is to reach 1,250 members who contribute $1 million in Annual Fund gifts.

      Membership begins at just $60, and all of Flames Nation is asked to make an annual contribution to support Liberty athletics. Members can enjoy preferred parking, seating and pregame hospitality privileges for football, basketball and baseball.

      For more information or to join the Flames club, call 434-582-CLUB (2582), email FlamesClub@liberty.edu, or visit www.LibertyFlames.com/FlamesClub. 

Check out the video of the highlights from the Thank-a-Thon:
https://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=36963&newsID=20808

Video credit: Liberty Athletics

No. 19 Liberty Field Hockey Set to Take on No. 5 UConn

Photo Credit: Bill Smith

The Liberty field hockey team is getting ready for one of the biggest tests this season as they travel to Storrs, Conn. to take on conference rival UConn.

This game is going to be the battle of the undefeateds in the BIG EAST. Both No. 19 Liberty (10-4, 5-0 BIG EAST) and No. 5 UConn (12-3, 5-0 BIG EAST) have had a perfect 5-0 record since BIG EAST play started. But on Thursday one team’s dominant run will end as both teams will meet at 6 p.m. at George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex on UConn’s campus.

The Lady Flames are coming off a 2-1 victory against Georgetown last Friday to advance to a 5-0 record in the BIG EAST. This is the first time that they have done it in the history of Liberty Field Hockey. They will be facing their toughest challenge yet in conference as they look to battle it out against another undefeated team in UConn. Since Liberty joined the BIG EAST in 2016, the Huskies have defeated them in all four meetings. The Lady Flames hope to change that on Thursday.

The Huskies are in the mindset of defending their national championship. However, they had a difficult slate this past Sunday as they lost a close game to No. 1 North Carolina. In the last three games in BIG EAST play, they beat Temple, Providence, and Villanova all in shutouts.

How to Follow the Lady Flames

The game between the Lady Flames and Huskies will not be livestreamed, but you can follow the game on StatBroadcast, courtesy of UConn Athletics.

You can also follow Liberty Field Hockey on Twitter (@LibertyFH) and Instagram (libertyfieldhockey) to get updates on the game.

Series History

UConn has a perfect 4-0 record against the Lady Flames since they joined the BIG EAST. The Huskies are 2-0 in BIG EAST regular season games and 2-0 in BIG EAST Championship games against Liberty. The last time these two teams met was in the final of the 2017 BIG EAST Tournament. The Huskies beat the Lady Flames 3-0 to win their sixth-consecutive BIG EAST Championship title. In that game, the Lady Flames managed four shots on goal. With a bitter taste in their mouths from the loss, Liberty hopes to turn that around on Thursday. 

Lady Flames News and Notes

•    Liberty just clinched a spot in the 2018 BIG EAST Tournament after defeating Georgetown last Friday.
•  The Lady Flames’ Sunday match versus Syracuse was postponed. A makeup date is still to be announced.
• Senior midfielder/forward Agueda Moroni is still ranked No. 1 in the country in points per game (3.57) and goals per game (1.43).
• In the last game, junior defender Mallory Fortenbaugh recorded her ninth assist of the season. The last two years she finished each season with four assists.
• This week, senior forward Moniek van Aarle was named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll. She made her second game-winning marker of her career versus Georgetown.
•  UConn leads the nation in assists per game (4.07) and points per game (12.60). Liberty ranks fifth in both categories.
• Since joining the BIG EAST, four of Liberty’s six losses to conference opponents have been to UConn.
• Liberty is No. 24 and UConn is No. 5 in the NCAA RPI rankings.
• The Lady Flames’ record against ranked opponents is 3-3 this season. UConn will be their seventh ranked opponent. 
•  In five BIG EAST games, Liberty has outscored its opponents 24-4. UConn has outscored its opponents 28-2.

Liberty Field Hockey prepares for upcoming contests against Georgetown and Syracuse

Liberty Field Hockey is preparing for a huge weekend as they are getting ready to take on Georgetown (9-4, 2-2 BIG EAST) and Syracuse (8-4, 1-3 ACC).

On Friday, the No. 19 Lady Flames are hoping to stay undefeated in BIG EAST play against the
Hoyas on their home field. Game will tipoff at 4 p.m. at the Liberty Field Hockey Field.

On Sunday, the Lady Flames will travel to Durham, N.C. to take on the No. 9 Orange at Duke’s Jack

Katz Stadium. Game time is at 1 p.m.

 If Liberty beats Georgetown, they will be 5-0 for the first time in the history of Liberty Field Hockey. Liberty will also be playing a top-10 team for the fourth this season as they look to come out with the upset-mind versus Syracuse.

In 2017, Georgetown finished in last place in the BIG EAST with a 0-7 record. This year they have improved to a 9-4 record overall along with a 2-2 record in the BIG EAST. On Sept. 28, they picked up a BIG EAST 2-1 overtime win against the 16th ranked Old Dominion Monarchs. They were on a three game winning streak until they lost to No. 11 Rutgers on Oct. 7.

Syracuse has moved up to the Top 10 after two wins a week ago. They upset ACC rival Boston College in overtime with a score of 2-1. Boston College ranked eighth in the country at that time. The

Orange also won their home game 4-2 against California.

How to Follow the Lady Flames

The matchup between Liberty and Georgetown will be shown on the BIG EAST Digital Network via Fox Sports Go.

The Liberty and Syracuse game will unfortunately not be streaming live. But you can follow the Lady Flames on the live stats (via StatBroadcast), courtesy of Liberty Athletic Communications.

You can also follow Liberty Field Hockey on Twitter (@LibertyFH) and Instagram (libertyfieldhockey).

Series History

Liberty has had five matches against Georgetown and has won all of them. The series also includes a 2-0 in BIG EAST play. In 2017, Liberty beat Georgetown in Washington D.C. with 3-0 score. The three goals were scored by Mallory Fortenbaugh, Agueda Moroni, and Victoria O’Keeffe.

The last time Liberty and Syracuse met was at a tournament at Hofstra in 2016. At the time, the Orange were coming off a national championship and were currently ranked second in the country. The Lady Flames had strong start until the less than three minute mark when the Orange forced an overtime that eventually helped them win the game 3-2.

Lady Flames News and Notes

• Liberty is currently No. 5 in goals per game, assists per game, and scoring average. They also rank fourth in the country in points per game.
• Senior Agueda Maroni is ranked No. 1 in the country in goals (20) and points per game (3.85). She is also ranked No. 2 in goals per game (1.54) and No. 4 in assists per game (0.77).
• Junior Mallory Fortenbaugh recently won her second consecutive BIG EAST Weekly Honor roll. This past week, she added a game-winning, one assist, three points and a defensive save to her stats.
• In the NCAA Field Hockey RPI Rankings, Liberty is currently ranked No. 23. While Georgetown is No. 42 and Syracuse is No. 6.
• Liberty’s record is 3-3 against top 25 teams this season. Syracuse will be the seventh team they will face.
• Sophomore Jill Bolton is the second player on the team to achieve 10 goals after she scored one in the Lady Flame’s loss to No. 1 North Carolina.
• Freshmen Alivia Klopp is having an amazing first year as she leads all freshmen players in goals (5), points (11), shots (18), and shots on goal (14).
• If the Lady Flames beat Georgetown on Friday. They will be 5-0 in the BIG EAST. The last two years they finished conference play with a 5-2 record.
• Both Liberty and Georgetown is currently ranked No. 14 in winning percentage. While Syracuse is ranked No. 17 in that category.
• Syracuse is ranked No. 17 in goals against average.

 Update

• Liberty beat Georgetown 2-1 to move to 5-0 in BIG EAST play.
• Lady Flames also earned a spot in the 2018 BIG EAST Tournament.
• Liberty outscored Georgetown 18-4 led by Agueda Moroni who led with with seven shots.
• Moniek van Aarle scored second game-winning goal of her career.
• Jill Bolton recorded second assist of the season after a pass to van Aarle for the point in the first half.
• The match against Syracuse was cancelled due to the Orange's traveling conflict. Makeup date will soon be announced.