Lakers blank USC Aiken 1-0 in Peach Belt action

Final	1	2	T
USC Aiken (4-9-3, 5-3-2 PBC)	0	0	0
Clayton St. (9-5-2, 3-5-1 PBC)	1	0	1

Scoring Summary
1st - 23:38	Silvia Espelt (Clayton St.)

USC Aiken	Clayton St.
G: N/A A: N/A Sh: Alex Cohen - 3 Sv: Alli Edens - 4	G: Silvia Espelt - 1 A: N/A Sh: Alicia Robinson - 4 Sv: Laoise O'Driscoll - 6

TEAM STATISTICS	USC Aiken	Clayton St.
Shots (on goal)	12 (6)	11 (5)
Saves	4	6
Fouls	15	6
Corner Kicks	3	5
Offsides	1	1

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Morrow, GA – The Clayton State women's soccer team scored an early first half goal and held on for a 1-0 Peach Belt Conference victory over USC Aiken at Laker Field Saturday.

The Lakers struck for a goal in the 23^rd minute as defender Siliva Espelt converted a penalty kick, her fifth goal of the season. The play was set-up after Laker senior forward and leading scorer Natalia Valentine was taken down in the box on a scoring opportunity.

"It was critical to get 3 points today with the win today in terms of conference standings," said head coach Gareth O'Sullivan. "It was a tough physical match and with our limited numbers we are delighted to have come out on top and get a clean sheet."

With the win, the Lakers improve to 9-5-2 overall and 5-3-2 in the conference. The Lakers will return to action on Sunday, hosting Georgia Gwinnett in a 4 p.m. non-conference match.

The match was fairly even from a shot perspective, as USC Aiken finished with 12 shots compared to 11 for the Lakers. Keeper Laoise O'Driscoll had six saves and recorded her fourth shutout of the season.