LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Bellarmine University men's soccer team fell 1-0 in overtime to Liberty in ASUN play on Saturday afternoon at Osborne Stadium.
Seth Clark scored the lone goal of the game for Liberty (6-2-1, 1-2 ASUN). With only 16 seconds left in the first overtime — and following a foul by Bellarmine (3-3, 2-1) just outside the box — Clark sank a free kick from 25 yards out for the golden goal.
It was the second dramatic finish between Bellarmine and Liberty. On March 6 at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium, the Knights defeated the Flames 2-1 in overtime.
Bellarmine had 11 total shots, with eight coming on goal. Junior goalkeeper
Connor Range had a pair of saves. Liberty matched the Knights with 11 shots, including three on frame. There were seven combined corner kicks, with five being taken by Liberty and a pair taken by Bellarmine. Flames goalkeeper Danny Cordero amassed eight saves.
The match remained scoreless at the end of regulation. Bellarmine attempted all of its shots prior to the extra session, while Liberty attempted three in overtime, including the game-winner.
Bellarmine will conclude ASUN play and the regular season by hosting Lipscomb at 7 p.m. (ET) on April 3.
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