YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The RV Clayton State University men's soccer game steps out of Peach Belt Conference (PBC) play as they traveled up to the mountains of North Georgia to play Young Harris on Tuesday afternoon. The Lakers pulled out their second shutout in three matches and won, 1-0.   
 
The Lakers saw Alex Rodriguez take all three shots in the first half.  Rodriguez then saw one of his shots find the back of the net.  In the 17^th minute, Alexis Iturria fed the ball to Rodriguez, and he finished for a goal making the score, 1-0.  The Mountain Lions fired in four shots, but none found the back of the net as the Lakers took a 1-0 lead going into the halftime break.
 
Halftime: Clayton State 1, Young Harris 0
 
The second half was a possession battle by both teams.  However, each team had their fair share of chances.  Young Harris attempted three shots in the first 10 minutes of the half but still trailed, 1-0.  The Lakers had a golden opportunity in the 68^th minute.  Iturria got in front of the defense and had an empty net, but his shot went off the post and the match remained at, 1-0. 
 
Mauricio Uribe pitched his third shutout of the season as the Lakers picked up a huge region win, 1-0. 
 
QUICK HITS

• Rodriguez scored his fourth goal of the season and led the teams with three of their six shots.
• Iturria added an assist and followed with a pair of shots. 
• Young Harris fired in 13 shots. 
• Uribe made three saves. 
• The Lakers have beaten Young Harris for the fourth straight match in the all-time series.
• The Lakers received votes in the latest USC Coaches' Poll and are currently sixth in the SE Region.  Young Harris is eighth in the region. 

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (7-2-2 (4-1 PBC)) travel to the Palmetto State as they play USC Aiken on Saturday, October 19^th at 5 p.m.   
 
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