MORROW, Ga. - October 24, 2007 – The Clayton State Laker men’s soccer team faced a tremendous challenge on Wednesday, both from visiting Limestone and the elements from an earlier rain shower.

Playing the battle of Survival of the Fittest in harsh playing conditions, Clayton State persevered and took a thrilling 2-1 victory in overtime over Limestone at Laker Field. The victory was the fourth straight for the 13th-ranked Lakers, which improved to 12-3-1 overall.

The turning moment in the extra session occurred in the 104th minute when freshman forward Jamal Geathers was tripped inside the penalty box, setting up a penalty kick for the potential game-winner. Geathers slammed it home in the left side of the net for his Peach Belt Conference-leading 16th goal of the season.

Limestone took a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute when defender Liam Brown took a cross pass from Myles Jackson at the top of the penalty box and hammered it past Laker goalkeeper Janiel Simon. However, Clayton State converted the equalizer in the 55th minute on shade of its game-winning goal on Saturday against Lander as senior Tonny Madegwa scored off a ricochet from a direct kick by freshman Marijan Babic.

On that play, Brown was issued a red card, forcing Limestone to play a man down for the duration of the game.

The Lakers had a few chances late in regulation to win it. Madegwa took a pass down the left sideline and pushed it past Saints’ goalkeeper Ryan Robinson for what appeared to be a sure goal. However, a Limestone defender knocked it out at the last moment.

And then with two minutes remaining, Geathers had a breakaway down the right side and hit a bullet from 15 yards out that was deflected by Robinson.

Robinson recorded seven saves, most at point-blank range for Limestone (9-5-1). The combination of Simon and Billy Hale recorded three saves for Clayton State. The game was physical with a total of 38 fouls and eight cards combined. Clayton State out-shot Limestone 26-12.

The Lakers close out the regular season on Saturday with their Peach Belt finale at home against Francis Marion. A Clayton State victory would clinch the Lakers their third straight Peach Belt regular season championship.