Wingate, N.C.----The fourth-seeded Wingate University Bulldogs won a 1-0 thriller over fifth-seeded Converse University in the quarterfinals of the 2025 South Atlantic Conference field hockey tournament Tuesday night at Graham Gill Field. Wingate improves to 11-6 overall, advancing to the SAC Tournament semifinals Friday at Newberry. The Valkyries finish their season at 8-9.

KEY STATS

- Converse out-shot Wingate 14-4
- The Valkyries held a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal
- Converse took nine of the 12 corners on the day

KEY BULLDOGS

- Laela Brown scored the Wingate goal
- Lauren Montgomery had the assist
- Colleen Emanuele piled up six saves to preserve the shutout
- Kayleigh Haines added a shot on goal
- Brown, Erika Neuhoff and Audrey Proulx each added a shot for the Bulldogs

SECOND QUARTER

- Wingate got on the board eight minutes into the second quarter
- Montgomery and Brown created a fast-break opportunity for the 'Dogs
- Brown finished it off, giving the Bulldogs a 1-0 advantage

SECOND HALF

- The Valkyries had chances in the second half, but the WU defense was up for the challenge
- Converse took all seven shots in the second half, including four shots on goal
- Emanuele registered three saves in the third quarter, adding one final save in the fourth

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Friday in the SAC Tournament semifinals
- The Bulldogs will face top-seeded and second-ranked Newberry at 2 p.m.
- The semifinal contest will take place at Newberry
- The winner advances to Sunday's championship game at Newberry at 1 p.m.