Valkyries Fall to Lander in Road Battle

GREENWOOD, S.C. – A Bearcat goal in each half of Wednesday's road contest spelled defeat for the Converse University women's soccer team as the Lander University Bearcats won the nonconference matchup 2-0 at Van Taylor Stadium on the campus of Lander University. Freshman goalkeeper Sofía Casares Herrasti faced 29 shots in the contest, 20 more than in the season opener against Newberry. She recorded eight saves. Lander broke the tie as sophomore forward Paige Bailey eluded the Valkyries' defense and found the back of the net just under 33 minutes into the contest. Just under 30 minutes later, Lander struck...