WILSON, N.C. - The Barton women's volleyball team (6-20, 4-15) suffered a 3-1 loss to Converse (19-9, 16-3) Saturday afternoon in a Conference Carolinas match at Wilson Gymnasium.

The Valkyries won over the Bulldogs by scores of 25-18, 25-22, 20-25 and 26-24 on their way to their eighth straight triumph.

Converse was paced by Ariel Bryant (Fort Mill, S.C.) and Alayah Robertson (Clayton, N.C.) with 15 kills each while Alysha Arroyo (Isabela, PUERTO RICO) tallied a double-double - 45 assists and 15 digs - in the victory.

Barton freshman outside hitter Brenna Hasey (Jupiter, Fla.) came up big for the home team with 18 kills and 16 digs while junior outside hitter Bailey McIntyre (Mooresville, N.C.) added 15 kills but the Bulldogs suffered their seventh straight loss.

In the regular season finale, Barton hosts Chowan in league action on Tuesday night starting at 6:00 p.m.

Converse, meanwhile, hosts Belmont Abbey in its final match of the regular season on Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m., as well.