WINTER PARK, Fla. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team started the 2025 regular season with a 3-1 loss to Rollins College on Thursday evening. 
 
The story of the first half was Rollins brought the offensive intensity as they outshot the Lakers, 8-0.  Goalkeeper Rubie Kelley was busy as she made seven saves in the half.  The Tars did tack on the match's first goal in the 10^th minute, and the match stood at 1-0 after the first 45 minutes. 
 
Halftime: Rollins 1, Clayton State 0
 
The second half started with Rollins extending their lead in the 47^th minute, making the score, 2-0.  Then, 30 seconds later, the Lakers started to pick it up offensively as Eva Martin knocked in her first goal of the season and cut the Rollins lead to 2-1.  The Lakers would only shoot off one more shot in the half and were outshot, 12-2 in the second half.  Rollins extended their lead to 3-1 in the 59^th minute. 
 
Claire Smith, who entered in goal in the second half, managed three saves but the Lakers ultimately fell, 3-1, to open the regular season. 
 
QUICK HITS

•  Martin scored her first career Laker goal
• Hanna Karlsson sent in the other shot for the Lakers in the match
• Kelley made seven saves in the first half
• The Tars outshot the Lakers, 20-2. 

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Laker (0-1-0) are looking to bounce back as they conclude the Florida road trip playing Barry University on Saturday, September 6^th at 5 p.m. Please visit claytonstatesports.com for all updated information. 
 
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