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2024 Converse Field Hockey Celebration

Field Hockey

Converse Field Hockey Travels to the Queens City

The Matchup
Converse (3-1, 3-1 SAC) at Belmont Abbey (0-6, 0-4 SAC)
Location: Belmont, N.C. | Alumni Field
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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The Series
This will be the 14th all-time meeting between Converse and Belmont Abbey dating back to the 2017 season. Belmont Abbey holds a 7-6 advantage in the all-time series, but Converse will be looking to complete the season sweep after defeating the Crusaders 2-1 earlier this season.        
 
Converse Notes
  • Converse is 3-1 overall this season and 3-1 in South Atlantic Conference action. The Valkyries are coming off a 2-1 loss to Lander on Wednesday evening.  
  • Amparo Figueroa scored the lone goal for the Valkyries last week, while Johanna Balks recorded a career high three saves in the loss.
  • The Valkyries are averaging 2.50 goals per game this season, 37 total shots and 24 shots on goal this season. Converse has recorded eight assists, 18 saves, and has attempted 20 penalty corners.
  • Pistaccio is now two points away from joining the 100 point club after her goal against Limestone. 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. Caroline Blair and Kilee Bradeen are both third on the team with three points each.
  • Johanna Balks has played in three games and made a pair of starts in goal for Converse. Balks leas the team in saves 10 and shots faced 20.
 
Belmont Abbey Notes
  • Belmont Abbey is 0-6 overall and 0-4 in South Atlantic Conference play this season. The Crusaders have lost all but one game this season by a final score of 2-1.
  • Belmont Abbey is coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to Lander on Saturday afternoon. Hailey Leatherman scored the lone goal of the match for the Crusaders.
  • The Crusaders are averaging 0.83 goals per game this season, 8.8 shots per game and 31 total shots on goal this year. Belmont Abbey as tallied four assists 37 saves, and 47 penalty corners.
  • Casey Etter leads the team with a trio of goals, six points, 20 total shots and 13 shots on goal. Leatherman and Isabel Stankiewicz are the only other Crusaders to record goals this season.
  • Chloe Parker has played every minute in goal for Belmont Abbey this season. Parker leads the team with 36 total saves and a .692 save percentage.
 
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Players Mentioned

Caroline Blair

#30 Caroline Blair

F
5' 2"
Senior
Kilee Bradeen

#33 Kilee Bradeen

F/MF
5' 4"
Junior
Sage Pilarski

#39 Sage Pilarski

D/F
5' 3"
Freshman
Johanna Balks

#55 Johanna Balks

GK
5' 8"
Freshman
Amparo Figueroa

#8 Amparo Figueroa

MF
5' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Caroline Blair

#30 Caroline Blair

5' 2"
Senior
F
Kilee Bradeen

#33 Kilee Bradeen

5' 4"
Junior
F/MF
Sage Pilarski

#39 Sage Pilarski

5' 3"
Freshman
D/F
Johanna Balks

#55 Johanna Balks

5' 8"
Freshman
GK
Amparo Figueroa

#8 Amparo Figueroa

5' 5"
Freshman
MF