SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The King University women's soccer team took to the road to face Converse University on Tuesday evening. The Valkyries scored twice in the opening 45 minutes and held the Tornado off in the second half to take the 3-0 victory.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Converse 3, King 0
LOCATION: McCracken Field; Spartanburg, S.C.
RECORDS: King 3-7, 2-5 Conference Carolinas; Converse 3-8-2, 3-5 Conference Carolinas
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Converse had the scoring chances early as a corner kick led to the first goal of the match in the 17th minute.
- The Tornado tried to turn the field but couldn't put an attack together through the stout Converse defense.
- A foul in the box led to a penalty kick for the Valkyries, which was converted as the Tornado trailed 2-0 in the 33rd minute.
- Megan Brody had a shot sail wide in the 38th minute before Bella Crisci's chanced was saved in the 41st minute.
- Crisci had another shot turned away in the 45th minute as Converse led 2-0 at the break.
- Converse extended the lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 54th minute.
- Anya Gross had a pair of chances in the 58th minute, but one was turned away and the other was off target.
- Crisci had another shot turned away, and the Tornado couldn't get any other offense going as Converse took the match 3-0.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- King took eight shots, placing six on goal.
- Kristal Garcia made three saves.
FOR THE FOES
- Converse placed six of their 12 shots on frame and earned four corner kicks.
- Daelynn Perry made six saves for the Valkyries.
UP NEXT
- The Tornado return home on Saturday when they host North Greenville University at 3:30 p.m.
- Converse travels to Belmont Abbey College on Wednesday, October 20.
