MORROW, Ga. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team hosted Georgia Southwestern on Saturday afternoon for Senior Day.
Holly Jones scored the match-winning goal in the 87
th minute to lift the Lakers over the Hurricanes, 1-0.
The first half proved to be a defensive clinic as both teams only combined for six shots. The Lakers held the possession 57% of the half as well. Each team had a good opportunity to score. In the 40
th minute, off a corner kick by
Jessica Fidhi,
Lofton Pickett had a point blank opportunity to head the ball into the net, but it was saved by the Hurricane keeper. GSW's best opportunity came in the 28
th minute, as
Rubie Kelley saved a ball from a 1v1 showdown. The two teams finished the first 45 minutes tied at zero. Kelley saved a pair of shots.
Halftime: Clayton State 0, Georgia Southwestern 0
The second half started with a lot of back-and-forth. The Lakers saw shots from
Karley Perry and
Ninni Ringstad in the opening moments. The Hurricanes then had a great opportunity to score in the 66
th minute but it was snuffed out by
Claire Smith. The Lakers kept bring the pressure in the half as they attempted five shots on the half. Clayton State then broke through on the scoreboard. In the 87
th minute, Jones was streaking down the nearside corner and bended a shot that hit the back of the net for a goal making the score, 1-0.
Kelley and Smith combined for a shutout as the Lakers celebrated Senior Day with a 1-0 victory.
QUICK HITS
- Jones knocked in her second goal of the season and her second match-tying goal
- Both teams attempted eight shots
- Perry led the Lakers with three shots
- The Lakers are 18-1-1 over Georgia Southwestern in the all-time series.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (7-5-1 (4-3 PBC)) step out of conference to play Mars Hill University on Wednesday, October 21
st at 3 p.m. Please visit claytonstatesports.com for more information.
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