JACKSONVILLE, Fla.\u00a0\u2013 The 2026 Liberty Lacrosse season (8-11) came to an end on Thursday night as the No. 3 seed Lady Flames fell 17-3 at ASUN Championship host, No. 2 seed Jacksonville (12-5) in the semifinal. The Dolphins advance to the final to take on No. 1 seed Delaware on Saturday.
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\nThe Lady Flames managed to score two goals in the second quarter, including one woman-up goal, but faced challenges throughout the match. Jacksonville’s relentless offense capitalized, securing the victory with a consistent scoring effort in every quarter. Liberty’s record now stands at 8-11, 5-3, while Jacksonville improved to 12-5, 7-1.<\/p>\n
Olivia Young<\/a> scored once on two shots, converting one successful attempt from a free position. Katie Colavito<\/a> contributed a goal and a draw control, with her goal coming from a free-position shot. Sophia Nesci<\/a> added an assist to Kendall Coss<\/a> on a free-position attempt while also collecting two ground balls in the contest. Madeleine Klunder<\/a> was active defensively, securing three ground balls and causing a turnover.<\/p>\n Liberty aimed to defend its 2025 ASUN title, but came up short after securing a quarterfinal triumph over Kennesaw State. The Lady Flames graduate 12 seniors this May as they prepare for the 2027 season.
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\nLiberty Goals: Katie Colavito<\/a> 1 ; Kendall Coss<\/a> 1 ; Olivia Young<\/a> 1
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\nLiberty Assists: Sophia Nesci<\/a> 1
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\nJacksonville Goals: Maeve Brennan 3 ; Maddi Santini 3 ; Ainsley Scruggs 3 ; Jessica Giller 2 ; Allyx Berry 1 ; Maggie Cuddy 1 ; Shae Hagans 1 ; Maddie Herman 1 ; Chloe Luther 1 ; Julia Nicholson 1
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\nJacksonville Assists: Ainsley Scruggs 4 ; Jessica Giller 3 ; Maeve Brennan 1 ; Shae Hagans 1 ; Olivia Johnson 1 ; Ruby Lynch 1 ; Julia Nicholson 1
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\nLiberty Goalkeeper: Rachel Hines<\/a> (8-10), eight saves, 17 goals, 29 shots faced
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\nJacksonville Goalkeeper: Brookelynn Hodgin (8-4), seven saves, three goals, 15 shots faced
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\nLady Flames News & Notes
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\n\tKatie Colavito<\/a> concludes her Liberty career ranking No. 3 in program history in goals (131) and No. 3 in career caused turnovers (118).
\n\tMadeleine Klunder<\/a> wraps her Liberty tenure ranking No. 2 in program history in caused turnovers (121) and No. 2 in career ground balls (164, tied with Brianna McCaffrey).
\n\tRachel Hines<\/a> (8-11) concludes the season with 164 saves, an 11.94 goals-against average and a .424 save percentage.
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