SPARTANBURG, S.C. – A stellar offensive night, highlighted by a pair of goals from
Rilee Seering, helped lead the UNC Pembroke soccer team to a 5-0 victory over Converse on Tuesday evening at Fulp Field.
The Braves (13-4-0) closed out the non-conference portion of their schedule at 5-1-0 with their only loss coming at nationally-ranked Lenior-Rhyne. The Valkyries (2-14-0) fell to 0-6-0 all time against the Black & Gold with Tuesday's setback.
| TOP BRAVES |
+ The two-goal night for Rilee Seering marked the first multi-goal game of her career. Seering now has a team-high eight goals in 2019, including six game-winning scores.
+ Freshman Bayley Dawson picked up the first goal of her collegiate career.
+ The multi-assist night for newcomer Paula Valbuena marks her first in a Braves uniform.
+ Gina Ryan logged her 35th career clean sheet and faced just one shot. |
| NOTABLES |
+ UNCP improved to 7-3-0 this season when playing away from Pembroke.
+ The Black & Gold outshot Converse, 21-3, including 13 shots on goal.
+ The victory marked the third 5-0 victory for the Braves in two seasons, with two of those coming against Converse.
+ UNCP logged its ninth shutout of the 2019 campaign. |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will close out the regular season when they trek to Georgia on Friday to take on Young Harris (6-9-0, 5-5-0 PBC). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the YHC Soccer Field. |
