GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Converse University Field Hockey team defeated Lander 1-0 on Tuesday evening at Frank Hill Stadium on the campus of Emerald High School.
With the win the Valkyries improve to 6-7 overall and 6-4 in South Atlantic Conference action. Meanwhile, Lander drops to 8-6 overall and 6-4 in South Atlantic Conference play.
The two teams were even through the first 15 minutes of the contest with each squad taking one shot, making one save and attempting one corner. In the second quarter, the Bearcats attempted six total shots and the Valkyries made five saves to keep the game scoreless going into halftime.
In the third quarter the Valkyries offense came alive as they outshot Lander 4-1. Six minutes into the third period,
Autumn Kern found
Ashley Shoffner for the only goal of the game for either side. In the fourth quarter the Valkyries limited the Bearcats to just two shots and held them without corner attempt.
Next Up:
The Valkyries will return home this week with a matchup against Wingate on Friday night. The game is set to start at 6:00 p.m. at Weisiger Stadium.
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