SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (Interstat) — Sam Farner came off the bench to score the game’s only goal, lifting Liberty to a 1-0 victory over Eastern Illinois in an NCAA men’s soccer tournament match Sunday.

The Flames advanced in the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament before an announced crowd of 119. Farner, a forward, entered the match in the 40th minute and scored his goal in the 50th minute. He was assisted on the play by Ty Conley and Elijah John.

Liberty improved its season record to 6-2-2, while Eastern Illinois, shut out for the eighth time this season, fell to 2-8-2. The Flames avenged a 2-2 draw with the Panthers from Oct. 16.