Clayton State knocks off Georgia College 2-1 in overtime thriller
Udoh scores game-winner as Lakers improve to 4-7 overall and 3-2 in Peach Belt

MORROW, Ga. --- OCTOBER 4, 2006 --- Perseverance was the name of the game on Wednesday for the Clayton State Laker women’s soccer, and it paid off in fine fashion with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over rival Georgia College in Peach Belt Conference action at Laker Field.

After a 1-6 start to the 2006 season, Clayton State has now won three of its last four games to stand 4-7 overall and 3-2 in the Peach Belt Conference.

After a scoreless second half, the Lakers got the break they needed midway through the first overtime period. Jennifer Powell fed Olaitan Yusuf with a pass down the right sideline. Yusuf then made a few moves on the wing, penetrated the penalty box and fed a perfect cross to a waiting Nkese Udoh. After settling the ball, Udoh hammered home the game-winner in the 96^th minute.

The Bobcats (4-5-2, 1-3-2) took an early 1-0 lead when Jamie Nevin scored inside the penalty box off an incoming pass from Ali Caton in the 18^th minute. However, Clayton State recorded the equalizer in the 32^nd minute when Yasemin Sunbul black-flicked a corner kick from Jennifer Howell.

Clayton State goalkeeper Lindsay Schmidt recorded three saves in the victory, while Georgia College goalkeeper Kristen Moore recorded four saves. There were a combined 42 fouls called in the contest.

Clayton State travels to UNC-Pembroke on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for a key Peach Belt showdown against the Braves.