ALBANY, Ga. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team used 37 shots to shutout the Albany State University Lady Golden Rams, 11-0, on Saturday Afternoon. The Lakers tied a program record in total goals scored in the match.
The Lakers found themselves up 5-0 in the first half as
Amiah Sprunger-Hightower scored in the 21
st, 26
th, and two goals in the 31
st minute to make the score 4-0.
Hanna Karlsson scored the fifth goal of the half in the 45
th minute and the Lakers went into the halftime break up 5-0.
Carrie Consolino,
Leah Agrell, and
Madison Nicolas each marked an assist while
Gabriela Martinez Alesci marked a pair of assists. Clayton State outshot the Lady Golden Rams, 17-0, in the first half.
Hafltime: Clayton State 5, Albany State 0
The second half also saw an onslaught of offense for the Lakers. After securing a hat trick on Wednesday, Consolino was at it again as she marked her second hat trick of the week scoring goals in the 49
th, 58
th, and 86
th minute. The Lakers also saw three newcomers knock in goals in the half also. Dayla Ayayda, Vanessa Herrera Cano, and
Laila Roberson scored goals in the 66
th, 86
th, and 90
th minute, respectively. The score read 11-0.
The second half also saw
Paige Kohl, Lovisa Peliot, and Consolino each mark an assist while Sprunger-Hightower notched a pair as the Lakers blew past Albany State, 11-0.
QUICK HITS
- This is the third straight season that Sprunger-Hightower scored four goals against Albany State. This is also the second straight season where she notched 10 points, which is tied for the school record. She also led the Lakers with nine shots.
- This is the second straight match that Consolino marked a hat trick and added seven points in the match.
- This is the first career goals for Ayayda, Herrera Cano, and Roberson.
- This is the third straight season that the Lakers defeated Albany State by double-digits.
- Trinity Chastain and Tuva Etterlid, who made her first appearance in net, combined for a one-shot shutout.
- The Lakers move to 5-0-1 marking their best start in school history. Three of the five wins are shutouts. They have outscored their opponents 21-4 to start the season.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (5-0-1) continue Peach Belt Conference play on Saturday, September 28
th as they host the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern at 1 p.m. for Alumni Day. Tickets are available via the Clayton State Marketplace. Please visit claytonstatesports.com for all things women's soccer.
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