Spartanburg, SC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the Converse Valkyries in a 1-0 final score on Saturday afternoon.

The Warriors took 11 shots with six being on target in the loss to the Valkyries.  The six shots came off the feet of six different Warriors.  Katelyn O'Neill played all ninety minutes in the goal and collected 12 saves.

Game Vitals

Final: Converse 1, Southern Wesleyan 0

Records: Southern Wesleyan (0-4 / CC 0-1) Converse (2-2-2 / CC 1-1-1)

How It Happened

The Valkyries came out quickly as Kathryn Hoffman sent the ball in to the goal, but Katelyn O'Neill was able to defend the net from the attack.  Southern Wesleyan answered as Ella McCowen and Fianna Steves put up shots, but Gabriella Gudeman and the Converse defense prevented both of the Warriors' attacks from landing.  Samantha Novik got the ball past the defense and scored the only goal of the game for the Valkyries.

Ashley Cerqueira kicked off the second half with a shot on the goal, but once more Gabriella Gudeman was there to prevent the attack from finding the net.  The Warriors persisted as Bailey Meyer and Riley Webb each put up shots.  However, Gudeman and the Valkyries defense thwarted each of Southern Wesleyan's attacks on the net.  Converse looked to extend on their lead, but Katelyn O'Neill saved the other attacks to prevent the Valkyries from extending on their lead any further.  The Valkyries went on to claim a 1-0 goal victory.

What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will remain on the road on September 27 as they travel to Young Harris, GA to take on the Young Harris Mountain Lions at 5pm.  The Warriors will return to Childs Field on September 27 to host the Shorter Hawks.