Arttu Leivonen
KS2 Flicks
1
Clayton St. CSU (6-4-7, 4-3-5)
1
Lander Lander (4-7-5, 3-5-4)
Clayton St. CSU
(6-4-7, 4-3-5)
1
Final
1
Lander Lander
(4-7-5, 3-5-4)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Clayton St. CSU 1 0 1
Lander Lander 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Sam Viebrock, Assistant AD for Communication, SamuelViebrock@clayton.edu

Men's Soccer Closes out Regular Season at Lander

GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Clayton State University men's soccer team took on Lander University in its regular season finale on Monday afternoon.  The Lakers and Bearcats ended in a 1-1 draw. 
 
Lander was aggressive throughout the half as they outshot the Lakers, 6-2.  The Lakers notched one of their two first half shots in the first three minutes of the match as Jurica Folnegovic attempted a shot off a corner kick that was saved by the Lander keeper.  The score remained at zeros.  Making his Laker debut in net was Chase Boyce and he was tested early on with three shots in the first 20 minutes of the match.  The Lakers next shot found the back of the net.  In the 33rd minute, Arttu Leivonen continued his stellar season as he got some help from Fabian Wagner and scored his eighth goal of the season, making the score, 1-0. 
 
Lander then opened their scoring in the 42nd minute as the two teams went into the locker room deadlocked at one. 
 
Halftime: Clayton State 1, Lander 1
 
The Lakers brought the offense from the get-go as Eric Cruz, Joao Amaral, and Ethan Elmore each attempted a shots in the first 10 minutes of the second half.  The shots and opportunities kept coming for the Lakers as they fired in nine shots and two corner balls in the half.  Between the 81s and 87th minute, Amaral, Lucas Schofield combined for three shots but they were all snuffed out by the Lander defense. 
 
Although a very competitive match, the Lakers and Bearcats ended the regular season in a 1-1 tie. 
 
QUICK HITS
  • Leivonen currently leads the team with eight goals and three assists. 
  • Wagner is tied for the team lead with his fourth assist of the season. 
  • Lander edged out Clayton State, 12-11, on shots.
  • Boyce made a pair of saves in his Laker debut. 
  • The Lakers solidify their sixth straight season of a .500 record or better. 
  • The Lakers will host their seventh straight PBC Tournament opening match at Laker Field. 
 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (6-4-7 (4-3-5 PBC)) host the Knights of Middle Georgia on Saturday, October 31st.  Kickoff from Laker Field is still TBA.  The Lakers are 2-0 this season against Middle Georgia including beating them on Senior Day, 3-2, on Saturday, October 24th.  Please visit claytonstatesports.com for the most updated information. 
 
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