Ruston, La. -- The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-10-3, 2-4-2) fell at home against the Liberty Flames (14-2-1,5-2-1), 4-1, on Sunday evening at Robert Mack Caruthers Field.
In the first half, the Bulldogs conceded four first-half goals to the Flames. Liberty's Ava Goodman scored back-to-back goals in the 9th and 11th minute. Goodman's 11th-minute goal was assisted by Bridie Herman. Liberty's Saydie Holland would score in the 21st minute and Sallie Garner helped an assist. Liberty's final goal came from Claire Valentine in the 27th minute, which was assisted by Avenley Monteith.
In the second period, the Bulldogs would pick up its lone goal of the match in the 65th minute.
Kyra Taylor scored Louisiana Tech's only goal of the match with help from
Flavie Dube. The Bulldogs did keep the Flames scoreless for the rest match.
QUOTABLES
Head coach Steve Voltz
'"Liberty came out with a purpose because they clearly had something to play for. We certainly weren't at our best early on because of distractions from the senior day and having clinched a spot but that is not our standard. It has to be better and we addressed it at halftime. We certainly came out with a little more purpose in the second half. Now it's tournament time so can we reignite what helped us get here the last couple of weeks for this? Super proud of seniors
Josie Studer,
Alma Cedefors,
Laura Ogando,
Sophie Fijneman, and
Lauren Egbuloniu and what they have brought to this program. Now we have to make sure we show up on Wednesday night and show everyone what we are capable of."
NOTABLE
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Kyra Taylor scored her 9th goal of the year.
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Emma Duguay had three saves against Liberty.
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Emma Duguay has had three or more saves in back-to-back games.
UP NEXT
LA Tech faces WKU on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for the second game of the CUSA Tournament at Robert Mack Caruthers Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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