MORROW, Ga. – The Clayton State men's soccer team had only one victory over Flagler College in seven previous meetings. On Friday night, the Lakers picked up their second series win in a hard-fought, 1-0 decision over the Saints, ranked No. 16 in the most recent NSCAA/Continental Tire Division II Top 25 poll.
Laker sophomore Sean Morris scored the contest's lone goal in the 55th minute on a pass from Jonny Evans and the hosts held off the visiting Saints in Clayton State's Peach Belt Conference opener. The Lakers improved to 3-1-1 while the Saints slipped to 3-1-1 overall and 1-1-0 in the PBC.
Clayton State's Nick Punter, the PBC Goalkeeper of the Week, picked up his second straight shutout of the season and made six saves. Both teams made 10 shots apiece during the contest.
Clayton State returns to action Wednesday with a road trip to Rome, Ga. to face Shorter University in their fourth series meeting which the Lakers have won the previous three encounters. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ben Brady Field.
