SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse College lacrosse team fell to visiting Lee University by the final of 23-3 on Monday evening at Hayden Abney Fulp Field. 

GAME INFORMATION

Score: Lee 23, Converse 3

Records: Lee (6-2) Converse (0-6)

Location: Hayden Abney Fulp Field, Spartanburg, S.C. 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Four players registered one shot each for Converse.
• Madalynn Brunner led the Valkyries with two groundballs to go along with 14 saves in goal.
• Ciriaca Petitto finished the night with one goal and two draw controls.
• Lee held a huge 45-4 advantage on shots, including 37-4 on goal.
• The Valkyries managed only 5-11 on clear attempts while the Flames were a perfect 6-for-6.
• Converse's defense forced six turnovers by Lee.
• Shayna Ryan led all players with four goals and three assists, totaling seven points.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Half

Converse came out of the gate strong, taking the first draw control of the game down the field where Ciriaca Petitto found a crease in the defense and blasted the ball into the back of the net, giving Converse a 1-0 lead just 49 ticks in. 

However, Lee took complete control of the game, taking the next 14 goals of the first half. Cassidy O'Neill broke the streak with just under six minutes to play in the opening period, cashing in on a free position shot, trimming the deficit to 14-2. Lee added one more goal before halftime and took a 15-2 lead into the break. 

Second Half

Just as the first half started, Converse was the early aggressor, tacking on the first goal of the second half. Haleigh McSwain cut through the box and took a beautiful pass from O'Neill before calmly placing the rock in the back of the net. 

Unfortunately, Lee ended the game by taking the final eight goals, earning the 23-3 win over the Valkyries. 

UP NEXT

Converse will take on Lees-McRae in a Conference Carolinas showdown on Saturday, March 14. Game time is slated for 2 p.m.