COLUMBUS, Ga. – The Clayton State University women's soccer team traveled to Columbus to play #14 Columbus State on Saturday afternoon. The Lakers put up a good fight but fell short, 2-1.
The Cougars brought it offensively in the first half as they notched 11 shots. They also scored both goals in the first half as the first came at the 18
th minute and the second came in the 34
th minute. Columbus State took a 2-0 lead at the half.
Gabrielle Worthy and Miu Kamei attempted shots for the Lakers in the half.
Rubie Kelley made a pair of saves on the half as well.
Halftime: #14 Columbus State 2, Clayton State 0
The Cougars continued their offensive barrage as they peppered Kelley and the Laker defensive unit for 16 shots on the half. The Lakers denied Columbus State of every opportunity as well as they did not concede a second half goal. Kelley made seven second half saves because of the offensive intensity for the Cougars. The Lakers also conceded 14 corners on the match including 11 in the second half.
The Laker offensive pressure intensified in the final moments of the match as
Karley Perry found the back of the net for her first goal of the season in the 85
th minute. That proved not enough as the Lakers dropped this match to Columbus State, 2-1.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (5-4-1 (3-2-0 PBC)) host Flagler College for Alumni Day on Saturday, October 10
th at 1 p.m. Please visit claytonstatesports.com for more information regarding ticketing and live links.
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