Harrogate, TN -- Although the Lincoln Memorial field hockey team finishes the regular season on Halloween night, there's nothing scary about where the Railsplitters are headed following the conclusion of the regular season. On the heels of a program record-setting year, Lincoln Memorial field hockey is headed to the postseason for the first time in its short program history. Following its inaugural season of competition in 2022, the field hockey program has steadily improved, seeing its efforts culminate into its very first postseason appearance this year. The Railsplitters set a new program mark for wins in a season, conference wins, and most goals scored in a season, along with various individual records and achievements. Lincoln Memorial has earned a 5-11 record overall on the year with a 2-7 mark in conference play, taking 6th in the conference, earning its way into the conference tournament for the first time.

However, the Railsplitters can still improve on their regular season record and gain some momentum ahead of the conference tournament. Nearly a week after defeating Barton on Senior Day in record-breaking fashion, Lincoln Memorial will play host to the Converse Valkyries on Halloween night at 5 PM. It's Costume Night for the program. Attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes to the game, where there will be a costume contest. 

On the season, The Railsplitters are led in scoring by Jolie Plaisier with five goals on the season, with one assist, totaling eight points. She is followed by Jimena Loustalot with four goals and two assists, totaling 10 points on the season. Olivia Rosini, who became Lincoln Memorial's all-time leading career goal scorer against Barton, follows with three goals and an assist on the season, totaling seven points. Guadalupe Montaldo is tied for the lead for Lincoln Memorial in assists with three, adding a goal against Barton, totaling five points on the year. Kelsey Beauchamp and Lainey Hockersmith have added a goal and an assist each on the season, totaling three points each.  Newcomer Naomi Spangler has two goals on the season, good for four points. Lise Holla is tied for the team lead in assists with three assists on the year, good for three points on the season. Goalkeeper Cayla Wiggins leads the South Atlantic Conference in saves with 103 on the season, 27 more than the second place goalkeeper in the conference.

The Railsplitters and Valkyries are slated to begin at 5 PM Friday evening.

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