The Matchup
Converse (3-0, 3-0 SAC) at Lander (1-2, 1-0 SAC)
Location: Greenwood, S.C. | Frank Hill Stadium (Emerald HS)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Live Stats
The Series
This will be the sixth all-time meeting between Converse and Lander dating back to the 2022 season. Converse holds a 4-1 all-time record against the Bearcats, however, Lander won the last meeting 6-2 against the Valkyries.
Converse Notes
- Converse is 3-0 overall this season and 3-0 in South Atlantic Conference action. The Valkyries are coming off a 2-1 win over Limestone on Saturday afternoon.
- Sage Pilarski and Catalina Pistaccio both picked up goals on Saturday afternoon, while Chelsy Bunse and Caroline Blair each picked up assists in the win.
- The Valkyries are averaging 3.00 goals per game this season, 33 total shots and 22 shots on goal this season. Converse has recorded eight assists, 14 saves, and has attempted 20 penalty corners.
- Pistaccio is now two points away from joining the 100 point club after her goal on Saturday. Pistaccio leads the team in goals (4), assists (2), points (10), total shots (13), and shots on goal (8).
- Sage Pilarski is second on the team with a pair of goals and four points this season. Three other players have scored goals this season, and six players have recorded assists for Converse.
- Alina Puentes has made a pair of starts for the Valkyries in goal this season. Freshman Johanna Balks started the last match for Converse against Limestone. Both goalies are tied for the team lead with seven saves each.
Lander Notes
- Limestone is 1-2 overall this season and 1-0 in South Atlantic Conference play. The Bearcats are coming off a 4-3 double overtime lost to Frostburg State on Sunday afternoon.
- Victoria Hulst, Dusty-Rose Miller, and Meredith Wong all scored goals in the loss to Frostburg State.
- Lander is averaging 2.00 goals per game, 13.3 shots per game, and 28 total shots on goal. The Bearcats have recorded four assists, 18 saves, and they have attempted 28 penalty corners.
- Iris van der Does leads the team with a pair of assists and four points on the season. A total of six different Bearcats have scored goals this season.
- Avery Tworkoski has made a pair of starts for Lander this season in goal, while Isabel Elenga has made one start this year. Elenga leads the team with 13 saves and has a .722 save percentage.
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