Field Hockey Drops Conference Matinee at No. 7 Converse on Tuesday

Field Hockey Drops Conference Matinee at No. 7 Converse on Tuesday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Coker University field hockey dropped its South Atlantic Conference matinee at No. 7 Converse on Tuesday (Oct. 11) by a score of 6-2. 

The Cobras rallied from an early first-quarter deficit behind goals from Kelsey Sithole and Amba Brown to take a 2-1 lead in the first quarter, before Converse would rally in their own right for the victory. 

Coker's goals came from Sithole and Brown, while Coda Fisher also tallied an assist in the contest. Payton Baronella-O'Toole registered four shots for the Cobras, while Kelly Naude and Brown each had two. 

Emma Reininga took the loss between the pipes, making three saves in three quarters of play. Mar Hondeman also played one quarter and made two saves. 

The Cobras return to action on Saturday (Oct. 15) at Lincoln Memorial in South Atlantic Conference action. The game is set for an 11:00 a.m. start, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.