Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Trailblazers suffered their first conference loss of the season in heartbreaking fashion to the Converse Valkyries as a buzzer-beating three pointer put the Valkyries ahead with a final score of 72-20 this evening at Hayes Gymnasium. NGU and Converse both put together a strong first half offensively, with the Trailblazers shooting and impressive .600 from the field and led 40-37 at halftime. North Greenville started off the second half on a run, increasing their lead to as much as nine before the Valkyries took over the momentum, taking a six point lead. The Trailblazers then took over the momentum late to reclaim the lead with less than a minute remaining. Up by a point, a foul put NGU at the free throw line. The first free throw was missed, allowing Converse to possess the ball with just seconds remaining. A deep three-pointer was made by the Valkyries as the buzzer went off in front of a stunned Hayes Gymnasium. North Greenville finished with a field goal percentage of .467 and led the game in points in the paint, second chance points, and fast break points.

Jacob Brown put together an impressive performance, posting 25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, a block, and a steal. Carter Bobbitt recorded 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Savion Brown put up 13 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist.

NGU will face the Lions of Emmanuel University on Saturday, December 6th at Hayes Gymnasium.