Valkyries Falter in Midweek Matchup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University Field Hockey team fell 1-0 to Lander on Wednesday evening. With the loss the Valkyries have now lost five straight and drop to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in South Atlantic Conference action. Meanwhile, Lander improves to 4-2 overall and they remain unbeaten in conference play with a 2-0 record. It was a defensive battle from the start as neither offense was able to get any momentum going in the first period. The Valkyries outshot the Bearcats 2-1 in the first quarter but neither team was able to find the back of the net. In...