Converse University

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University men's soccer team (6-3-5, 4-1-4 Conference Carolinas) suffered a setback at the hands of the Coker University Cobras (5-4, 4-3 South Atlantic Conference) Tuesday night at Weisiger Stadium. The Valkyries dropped their final nonconference match of the season 3-1.

The teams were nearly even in the number of shots taken, with Coker narrowly holding an advantage of 18-17. They took 11 shots on goal to Converse's six.

Sophomore goalkeeper Paul Legai played 90 minutes for the second time in his career and posted a career-high eight saves.

Coker scored the first and only goal of the first half in the 30th minute, taking their 1-0 lead into halftime.

Nearly five minutes into the second half, freshman defender Raphael Scheider netted his first career goal off of a double assist from junior midfielder Amro Shibeika and graduate forward Iker Revuelta.

Coker sealed the game with goals in the 69th and 86th minutes, winning 3-1.

Next Up For the Valkyries:
The Valkyries return to action on Saturday, Oct. 17, as they head to Due West to take on the Erskine Flying Fleet. The match is set to begin at 3:30 P.M.

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