DUE WEST, S.C. – September 19, 2007 – The Clayton State Laker men’s soccer team got more than it bargained for on Wednesday night at Erskine. However, two late second half goals were enough as the Lakers downed the stubborn Fleet 2-0.

The victory was the second straight for 14th-ranked Clayton State, which improves to 5-1-1 overall. All five Laker victories so far this season have been shutouts.

Erskine didn’t look like a team that had only two victories on the season entering the contest. The Fleet held Clayton State at bay for the entire first half and much of the second half before the Lakers finally broke through offensively.

Freshman forward Jamal Geathers scored Clayton State’s first goal in the 76th minute when he scored off the rebound of Erskine goalkeeper Jimmy Turner. Hailab Habtom recorded the assist. Seven minutes later, Habtom gave the Lakers a needed insurance goal, scoring on a penalty kick.

As it has most of the season, the Clayton State defense was stifling. The Lakers limited Erskine to only seven shots for the game, including only three on goal. Clayton State goalkeepers Janiel Simon and Billy Hale combined for the shutout with three saves. Turner recorded six saves for Erskine (2-6-1).

Clayton State opens Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday with a 7 p.m. contest at USC-Aiken.