SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University Field Hockey team defeated Wingate 2-1 on Friday night at Weisiger Stadium.
With the win the Valkyries improve to 7-7 overall and 7-4 in South Atlantic Conference action. Converse has now won three straight games and improves to 3-3 in home games this season. Meanwhile, Wingate falls to 3-10 overall and 3-8 in South Atlantic Conference play.
Wingate dominated the opening quarter as they outshot Converse 8-1 and attempted seven corners. However, the Valkyries made the most of their one shot attempt as
Cameran Huyett scored the first goal of the game. Despite being out shot 14-1 in the first half the Valkyries took a 1-0 lead into the halftime break.
Four minutes into the third quarter Wingate tied the game at one. The game was not tied for long, however, as
Ashley Shoffner found Huyett for the game-winning goal. Converse held on in the fourth quarter despite not attempting a shot. The Valkyries completed the season sweep of Wingate for the first time in program history.
Next Up:
The Valkyries will return home this week with a matchup against Belmont Abbey on Tuesday night. The game is set to start at 7:00 p.m. at Weisiger Stadium.
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