WILSON, N.C. – The Converse University Field Hockey team completed the season sweep of Barton on Sunday afternoon as they defeated the Bulldogs 4-0.
With the win Converse improves to 5-7 overall and 5-4 in South Atlantic Conference action, while Barton drops to 1-12 overall and 0-10 in South Atlantic Conference play.
The Valkyries came out swinging in the first quarter as they recorded 11 total shots, seven shots on goal and five corners.
Carmen Heisterkamp got the scoring going with her fourth penalty stroke goal of the season. Two minutes later
Autumn Kern scored her first goal of the season to give the Valkyries a 2-0 lead.
Converse maintained that two goal advantage going into the halftime break. At the end of the opening half, the Valkyries had tallied 15 total shots, 10 shots on goal and six corner attempts. The Valkyries maintained the pressure through the third period as well.
In the fourth quarter the Valkyries offense came alive with seven total shots and three shots on goal.
Vania Toranzo scored a pair of goals in the fourth quarter to give the Valkyries a 4-0 win over Barton.
Next Up:
The Valkyries will hit the road this week with a trip to Lander on Tuesday night.
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