RUSTON, La. - The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs conceded two goals out of halftime to give the Liberty Flames a win on Sunday afternoon. Tech fell  2-0 against Liberty after the Flames scored two quick goals coming out of halftime. 

Tech's attacked Liberty's early in the first half, where the Bulldogs had ten shot attempts to Liberty's five attempts. Tomoyo Kuroyanagi, Charlie Cooper, and Avery Kyle had multiple shot attempts for Louisiana Tech in the first half. Emma Jones, Kyra Taylor, and Charlie Cooper had shot attempts but could not get them to connect on goal. The Bulldogs haven't outshot an opponent in the first half since the game against Arkansas State. 

The Flames came out on a mission in the second after netting 11 shots, with four attempts being on goal. In the 47th minute, forward Ivy Gardner netted a goal, assisted by Halle Engle, for Liberty, putting them up 1-0 in the second half of the game. Following after, Gardner scored again for the Flames, increasing the lead to 2-0. Kalli Matlock put a shot attempt on goal for Louisiana Tech, but it was saved by Liberty's goalkeeper Grace Workman. Taylor attempted another shot for the Bulldogs, but the ball was punched out by goalie Workman to keep Liberty in the lead at 2-0. Bulldog Captain Jones had a good look at the goal, but it sailed over the goal in the 78th minute. Candence Rutledge had four saves on Sunday afternoon. 

"We came out super strong in the first half and needed to reward ourselves in the first half with a lead going into halftime. One opportunity for Liberty presented itself, and they put it away, which took the wind out of our sails. We continue to respond to the challenges, but it is not about effort,   it is not about desire, but more about being ruthless and rewarding yourself," Votlz said. 

UP NEXT 
Louisiana Tech will travel down to El Paso to face the UTEP Miners on Saturday night. The start time for Saturday's game is at 7 PM CT and will be televised on ESPN +. 

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