BREVARD, N.C. – September 7, 2007 – After Thursday’s emotionally draining tie at Lees-McRae, the last thing the Clayton State Laker men’s soccer team needed was a letdown on Friday at Brevard.

None to worry.

With the combination of precision ball movement on offense and another stellar defensive performance, the Lakers got back on track with a convincing 3-0 shutout victory over Brevard. The victory improves 15th-ranked Clayton State to 3-0-1 for the season.

Total domination was it for the Lakers. Clayton State out-shot the Tornados 24-5, and never gave Brevard any true scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, the Lakers constantly stayed on the offensive attack, keeping Brevard off-balanced.

Jamal Geathers gave Clayton State a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute with a 21-yard shot from the right side of the penalty box off a pass from Tonny Madegwa. The score stayed 1-0 at halftime before the Lakers broke it open in the second half.

Johnny Lara scored his second goal of the season with an unassisted shot from 10 yards to right of the goal in the 59th minute. Six minutes later, Hailab Habtom finished the Clayton State scoring with a goal from the left side the penalty box off an assist by Angel Kalinov.

Laker goalkeepers Billy Hale and Janiel Simon combined for Clayton State’s third shutout in four games this season. Trevor Redpath recorded seven saves for Brevard (2-3).

Clayton State returns to the friendly confines of Laker Field on Wednesday, playing host to Savannah College of Art & Design at 7 p.m.