Jessica Fidhi
© Bree Hicken
4
Winner Clayton St. CSU (6-5-1, 3-3-0)
0
Edward Waters EWU (6-4-1, 0-0-0)
Winner
Clayton St. CSU
(6-5-1, 3-3-0)
4
Final
0
Edward Waters EWU
(6-4-1, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Clayton St. CSU 2 2 4
Edward Waters EWU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Sam Viebrock, Assistant AD of Communication, samuelviebrock@clayton.edu

Perry and Fidhi Knock in Two Goals Each as the Lakers Shut Out Edward Waters, 4-0

Lofton Pickett notched a pair of assists on the match

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team stepped out of conference as the traveled to play Edward Waters University on Wednesday afternoon.  The Lakers scored twice in the first and twice in the second and defeated the Tigers, 4-0. 
 
The Lakers pressed the Tigers immediately in the first half.  In the sixth minute, after a foul in the box, Jessica Fidhi converted the penalty kick opportunity for her first goal of the match, putting the Lakers up 1-0. Karley Perry was also active in the half as she attempted a team-leading three shots.  Fidhi was not done.  In the 18th minute, Aniyah Vargas intercepted the ball near middle field and fed the ball to Fidhi as she knocked in her second goal of the half, extending the Laker lead to 2-0.  The Clayton State defense held strong in the half as Rubie Kelley snuffed out two possible scoring opportunities. 
 
The Lakers outshot the Tigers, 5-2 on the half as they took a 2-0 lead into the halftime break.  Clayton State attempted four corner balls on the half. 
 
Halftime: Clayton State 2, Edward Waters 0
 
The Lakers got off to a hot start in the second half.  In the 58th minute, Lofton Pickett launched a brilliant free kick who connected with Perry, and she found the back of the net for her first goal of the match.  The Lakers led, 3-0.  The Lakers continued to press the Tiger defensive unit.  Perry was not done yet.  In the 61st minute, off another free kick by Pickett, Perry headed the ball in for her second goal of the match.  Clayton State took a 4-0 lead. 
 
The Lakers did not allow a shot in the second half as they shut out Edward Waters, 4-0. 
 
QUICK HITS
  • Fidhi and Perry each scored a pair of goals.  Jessica leads the team with five goals on the season. 
  • Pickett notched a pair of assists while Vargas also added an assist. 
  • Kelley and Claire Smith combined for another shutout. 
  • The Lakers attempted four corner balls. 
  • Perry led the Lakers with five shots on the match. 
 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (6-5-1 (3-3-0 PBC)) hosts Georgia Southwestern University on Saturday, October 17th at 3 p.m. for Senior Day.  Senior Day will be streamed starting at 2:10 p.m. Tickets are still available and please visit claytonstatesports.com for more information. 
 
Be sure to follow Clayton State Athletics, "South Atlanta's College Team" on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  
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