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Spartanburg, S.C. - Coach Taylor Woolard picked up her first career victory as a head coach, as the Converse Valkyries (1-0, 1-0) defeated Erskine College (0-3, 0-3) in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. Six Valkyries scored in Converse's 17-11 victory. Junior Libby Stevens led the way with seven goals, while sophomore Madalynn Brunner held her own in goal with 13 saves. The Valkyries also welcomed back Taylor Goldfuss and Sharlize Burgos from last year's season-ending injuries. 

THE SERIES

• The Valkyries have now won 10 of the 13 meetings in the series dating back to 2009.  
• Converse has defeated Erskine in each of the last six outings. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Converse outshot Erskine (36-15).
• The Valkyries held an advantage of draw controls (16-15).
• The Valkyries also forced 14 turnovers, while the Fleet forced four. 
• Burgos, Daeja Krygier, and Haleigh McSwain notched their first goals of the season.
• Freshmen Rhianna Warner and Madelyn Robinson scored their first collegiate goals.

 

Final Score: Converse 17, Erskine 11

Records: Converse (1-0), Erskine ( 0-3)

Location: McCracken Middle School (Spartanburg, SC)