MORROW, Ga. – The Clayton State University men's soccer team welcomed #19 Lander University to Laker Field for Alumni Day on Saturday.  The Lakers squeaked out a 1-0 upset victory over Lander. 
 
Lander held the Lakers to only three shots in the first half and keeper George Roke made four saves in net.  Clayton State did not have many opportunities but cashed in on one in the 21^st minute.  After Garbhan Feeney sent in a free kick, Gonzalo LaChica took a shot and it was saved by the Bearcat keeper but it was redirected to Sonny Simpson who headed the ball into the back of the net for a goal.  The Lakers led, 1-0. 
 
The Lakers only saw shots b y Othmane Chagour and Andree Jimenez the entire half and took a 1-0 lead going into the halftime break. 
 
Halftime: Clayton State 1, #19 Lander 0
 
The second half was much like the first half as Lander dominated possession and only allowed two Laker shots.  However, Roke came up big again as he stopped all shots from going into the back of the net.  The Laker defensive unit also thwarted many different opportunities for Lander throughout the half. 
 
The Lakers played stout defense and edged the Bearcats, 1-0. 
 
QUICK HITS

• Simpson scored his first career collegiate goal while Feeney and LaChica picked up assists on the play. 
• The Bearcats outshot the Lakers, 15-5. 
• Roke made five saves on the match.
• Jimenez led the team with a pair of shots.
• The Lakers have won three straight over Lander

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (2-4-2 (1-2-1 PBC)) host the Nighthawks of the University of North Georgia on Wednesday, October 1^st at 6 p.m. for TYSA/Atlanta Youth Club Night.  Please visit claytonstatesports.com for all things Laker men's soccer. 
 
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