SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Converse University head field hockey coach Valerie Clarke announces the 2023 schedule for the back-to-back South Atlantic Conference Tournament Champions.
 
"I'm so excited for this year's schedule!" Clarke said, "We continue to add multiple tough non conference opponents in order to solidify our standing outside our conference in Division II. We always look to travel to Pennsylvania for a couple of games for the chance to prove ourselves and also the chance for all of our out of state players to have the opportunity to play closer to home. Our conference has become very tough, and every game will be one to watch. We can't wait for everyone to fill the hill this season. Go Valkyries!"
 
The annual Purple and Gold Scrimmage will be held on August 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. and will be the first chance to see the Valkyries field hockey team in action. The Valkyries official home opener will be on September 2^nd at 4:00 p.m. against Frostburg State University. Converse is 1-1 against Frostburg State with their last win coming in 2021 against the Bobcats.
 
On Thursday, September 7^th Converse will host Limestone for their second annual Morgan's Message Game. The two schools are located within a half-hour of each other and it's a rivalry that neither fan base wants to miss. Converse has won the last five matchups in the series against the Saints, including the SAC Tournament Championship game in 2021.
 
Following the rivalry game, the Valkyries will trek 636 miles up north to play Mercyhurst University on September 9^th. It will be just the second time in program history the Valkyries have traveled to Mercyhurst, with their first excursion coming during the 2017 campaign. On September 10^th the Valkyries will matchup against Slippery Rock at 12:00 p.m.
 
Converse will return home to face Lander on Tuesday, September 12^th at 7:00 p.m. The game has been marked as the Valkyries Purple Reign game, as fans are encouraged to "Fill the Hill" and wear Purple against the Bearcats. Last season, the Valkyries and the Bearcats faced off on three different occasions, including the SAC Tournament Semifinals.
 
After a much needed Bye Week, the Valkyries hit the road once again as the travel to the Volunteer State on September 19^th to battle the Lincoln Memorial Rail Splitters. On Friday, September 22^nd, Converse will take a short jaunt up I-85 to play Belmont Abbey. On Tuesday, September 26^th the Valkyries will conclude their three-game road trip with a match against Coker at 5:00 p.m.
 
The Valkyries will return home on Saturday, September 30^th to play Newberry at 11:00 a.m. A second three-game road trip starts for the Valkyries on Tuesday, October 3^rd, as they travel down to Greenwood, S.C. for the first time in program history to face Lander on their home turf. On Saturday, October 7^th, Converse will travel over to Pickle Town to face Mount Olive at 1:00 p.m. The Trojans were the only conference team to beat the Valkyries during the regular season last year, but Converse topped the Trojans when it mattered most in the SAC Tournament Championship game. Converse will conclude the road trip, with a match against Limestone on October 10^th.
 
Converse returns home on Saturday, October 14^th to play Wingate at 2:00 p.m. On Tuesday, October 17^th, Converse will host their annual Pink Out game against Belmont Abbey at 7:00 p.m. Senior Day for Converse will be on Saturday, October 21^st at 7:00 p.m. against Coker University. The Valkyries will round out their home schedule against Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday, October 24^th. The game against the Rail Splitters will start at 5:00 p.m., and will also be the Most Valuable Professor (MVP) Night.
 
The Valkyries final regular season game will be at Newberry on Saturday, October 28^th at 2:00 p.m.
 
The South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals round will take place on October 31^st, the semifinals round will be on November 3^rd and the championship round will be on November 5^th. SAC Quarterfinal games will be played at the highest seeded school, while the semifinals and championship rounds will be hosted by the top-ranked regular season team.
 
All home games will be played at Hayden Abney Fulp Field at Wesisger Stadium, located behind the Gibbs Field House on the campus of Converse University. Season Tickets for the upcoming season are on sale now click here.       
 
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