MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team concluded its tour around the Sunshine State playing Barry University on Saturday evening. The Lakers shut out the Buccaneers, 2-0.  With this win, head coach Ricky Clarke earned his first win of his Laker career.  

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The Lakers and Buccaneers ended the first 45 minutes in a 0-0 draw.  The Lakers brought the offensive pressure early as they sent in five corner kicks and fired in four shots.  Aniyah Vargas, Amiah Sprunger-Hightower, Adoria Sanders, and Xenia Jacobsen recorded shots for the Lakers.  In net, Rubie Kelley made four saves after making seven saves on Thursday evening against Rollins. 
 
Halftime: Clayton State 0, Barry 0
 
The Lakers started off the second half strong.  In the 52^nd minute, off a pass by Karley Perry,  freshman Aniyah Vargas knocked in her first goal of the season and made the score, 1-0.  The Lakers looked to Claire Smith, in the second half, to protect the lead and she was busy.  She faced 11 shots in the half and made a pair of saves.  The Lakers then saw shots from Perry and Dayla Ayada until the Lakers struck again.  In the 75^th minute, Hanna Karlsson fed Vargas who scored her second goal of the match and made the score, 2-0. 
 
Barry sent in five shots in the final 15 minutes, but the Lakers completed the shut out and beat the Buccaneers, 2-0. 
 
QUICK HITS

• Vargas scored both goals for the Lakers
• Perry and Karlsson picked up assists. 
• Vargas led the Lakers with five shots
• The Lakers combined for six saves in the shutout victory

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (1-1) conclude its early season road trip traveling to Livingston, Ala. to play West Alabama on Friday, September 12^th.  Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET. 
 
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