BLUFFTON, S.C. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team opened Peach Belt Conference (PBC) play with a 2-0 loss at USC Beaufort on Saturday afternoon. 
 
The Lakers started the first half firing on net as Jessica Fuentes and Ida Ditlevsen all registered shots within the first 10 minutes of the match.  In the 12^th minute, Lisa Kelm made two exceptional saves and kept the match at 0-0.  Most of the half was back-and-forth until the Sand Sharks opened the scoring in the 36^th minute making the score, 1-0. 
 
The Lakers outshot USCB, 8-6, but trailed 1-0 going into the halftime break. 
 
Halftime: USCB 1, Clayton State 0
 
To begin the second, the Lakers kept the pressure on as Lois Beer, Carrie Consolino, and Fuentes all fired shots.  USC Beaufort still led 1-0.  In the 58^th minute, the Sand Sharks made the score 2-0 with a goal.  Throughout the half, the Lakers were continuing to strike the ball as Daniela Gularte, Beer, and Fuentes all tallied shots. 
 
The USC Beaufort Sand Sharks ended up defeating the Lakers, 2-0. 
 
MATCH VITALS
Final: USC Beaufort 2, Clayton State 0
Records: USC Beaufort: 4-0-0 (1-0-0 PBC) | Clayton State: 2-2-2 (0-1-0 PBC)
Location: Fin Land Park | USC Beaufort | Bluffton, S.C.
 
QUICK HITS

• Beer led the Lakers with four shots, while Ditlevsen and Fuentes each added three.
• Beer, Kelm, Serwaah Danso, and Gularte all played the entire 90 minutes.
• Kelm made four saves but conceded both goals.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers conclude their lengthy road trip as they make a stop in Columbus, Ga. and take on the Columbus State University Cougars on Wednesday, September 20^th at 5 p.m.
 
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