Women’s Soccer Set to Renew Divisional Rivalry With Crusaders

The Matchup:
Converse (2-4-2, 2-3-1 Conference Carolinas) at Belmont Abbey (5-2-2, 3-1-2 Conference Carolinas)
Location: Alumni Field | Belmont, N.C. | 4:30 P.M.
Series History: BAC leads 23-3-2
Last Matchup: BAC 4-0, Oct. 21, 2025
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Converse Notes:

The Valkyries enter Wednesday's contest after a scoreless road draw against Mount Olive on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Aided by a hat trick against Emmanuel on Sept. 16, freshman forward Keira Smylie leads the Valkyries in scoring this season with eight points. She also scored against Ferrum on Sept. 12.
Freshman goalkeeper Sofía Casares Herrasti posted her first career shutout against Mount Olive. She recorded five saves in the match.
The Valkyries look to snap a three-game skid to the Crusaders dating back to Oct. 16, 2024.

Belmont Abbey Notes:

The Crusaders enter the game 5-2-2 overall and 3-1-2 in conference play. They currently sit second in the division.
Senior forward Haley Long leads the Crusaders in scoring this season with 12 points. She has scored four goals and assisted on four more.
Junior goalkeeper Ryleigh Dougherty has played the entirety of the Crusaders' nine games. She has allowed nine goals and recorded 30 saves, posting a 0.769 save percentage.
Six different Crusaders have scored a goal this season.

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Players Mentioned

#11 Keira Smylie: F; 5' 7"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#11 Keira Smylie
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: F

Players Mentioned

#11 Keira Smylie

Players Mentioned

#11 Keira Smylie