MORROW, Ga. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team opened its Peach Belt Conference (PBC) slate as they hosted the Sand Sharks of USC Beaufort on a rainy Saturday afternoon.  The Lakers dropped a 1-0 decision. 
 
Both teams did not have many opportunities to score in the first half, but the Sand Sharks broke through in the 29^th minute to make the score, 1-0. In the 17^th minute, the Lakers had a great opportunity to score a goal but the shot by Luise Domnick just went high over the crossbar.  The Lakers outshot the Sand Sharks, 9-4, in the half but USC Beaufort leads at the half, 1-0.  Domnick and Tahlia Stangherlin led the team with a pair of shots apiece. 
 
Halftime: USC Beaufort 1, Clayton State 0
 
The second half started with the Lakers bringing the pressure as Reia Henry, Domnick, Julia Hasenecz, Amiah Sprunger-Hightower, and Felicia Wallin all took shots.  The score remained 1-0, Sand Sharks.  The Lakers saw their best opportunity for the equalizer in the 71^st minute when Sprunger-Hightower's shot hit off the cross bar. 
 
The Lakers outshot the Sand Sharks, 10-4, in the second half but dropped their PBC opener, 1-0. 
 
MATCH VITALS
Final: USC-Beaufort 1, Clayton State 0
Records: USC-Beaufort: 4-0 (1-0 PBC) | Clayton State: 0-4 (0-1 PBC)
Location: Laker Field | Clayton State University | Morrow, Ga.
 
QUICK HITS

• Domnick and Sprunger-Hightower led the Lakers with four shots
• Henry and Stangherlin followed with a pair of shots apiece
• Kamila Mroziewicz, Hasenecz, and Wallin played all 90 minutes.
• The Lakers outshot the Sand Sharks, 19-8
• Lisa Kelm made three saves in goal for the Lakers
• The Lakers took six corner kicks

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers host the Cougars of Columbus State University on Wednesday, September 14^th.  Kickoff from Laker Field is set for 5 p.m.  Wednesday's match is AFC Lightning Night!
 
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