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Converse Hits the Road for Away Game Against Emmanuel

The Matchup:
Tuesday:
Converse (3-13, 2-11 Conference Carolinas) vs Emmanuel (4-12, 4-9 Conference Carolinas)
Location: Williamson Arena/Franklin Springs, Ga.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
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The Series:
This will be the 17th meeting between Converse and Emmanuel. The Lions hold a 16-0 record against the Valkyries. Their last victory over Converse came during the 2020-21 season when they defeated the Valkyries by a score of 64-48.
 
Converse Notes:
  • The Valkyries are 3-13 this season and 2-11 in Conference Carolinas play.
  • Converse is coming off a road loss of 73-48 to Lees-McRae on January 27.
  • In the loss, Sydney Wilson contributed 15 points while Zahra Cross produced 7 points and 4 assists. Amaia Parkins lead the team with 5 rebounds and 5 blocks that night.
  • Converse is averaging 56.3 points per game and shooting .370 from the field this season. Beyond the arch, the Valkyries are shooting 28 percent and .643 from the free throw line.
  • The Valkyries are averaging 36.4 rebounds per game, 13.8 assists per game, 6.3 steals per game and 2.4 blocks per game.
  • Wilson leads the team with 212 points on the season, averaging 13.3 points per contest. She is followed by Lindsey Hardin who has 150 points on the year, averaging 9.4 points per game.
  • Eva Carballo leads the team with 57 total assists on the year and 24 steals. Parkins has 21 blocks on the season, a team high.
Emmanuel Notes:
  • The Lions are 4-12 this season and 4-9 in Conference Carolinas play.
  • Emmanuel is coming off a road loss of 70-64 to UNC Pembroke on Saturday afternoon.
  • In the loss, Jeanetta Elder contributed 21 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks while Allison Smith had 15 points and 5 assists on the afternoon. Jazmin Allen led the Lions in rebounds that game, tallying 11 rebounds.
  • Emmanuel is averaging 58.3 points per game and shooting .372 from the field this season. The Lions are shooting 27 percent from three-point range and 69 percent from the free throw line.
  • The Lions are averaging 35.9 rebounds per game, 11.6 assists per game, 5.7 steals per game and 2.6 blocks per game.
  • Sydney Wyatt leads the team in points with 205 points on the year, averaging 12.8 points per game. She is followed closely by Allen who has 203 points on the season, averaging 12.7 points per contest.
  • Allen also leads the team in assists with 45 on the year. She is followed by Lexie Sengkhammee who has 42 assists. Elder and Wyatt are tied for the most steals on the year, each of them having 16 steals.
 
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Players Mentioned

Eva Carballo

#30 Eva Carballo

G
5' 8"
Junior
Lindsey Hardin

#1 Lindsey Hardin

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Zahra Cross

#2 Zahra Cross

G
5' 5"
Junior
Amaia Parkins

#15 Amaia Parkins

F/C
6' 1"
Freshman
Sydney Wilson

#42 Sydney Wilson

C
6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Eva Carballo

#30 Eva Carballo

5' 8"
Junior
G
Lindsey Hardin

#1 Lindsey Hardin

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Zahra Cross

#2 Zahra Cross

5' 5"
Junior
G
Amaia Parkins

#15 Amaia Parkins

6' 1"
Freshman
F/C
Sydney Wilson

#42 Sydney Wilson

6' 1"
Junior
C