Skid ends! Clayton State women edge Newberry 2-1
Udoh, Sunbul both score as Lakers improve to 2-6 overall

MORROW, Ga. --- SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 --- The skid is over for the Clayton State Laker women’s soccer team.

Playing host to Newberry on Wednesday, the Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Newberry at Laker Field. The victory improves Clayton State to 2-6 overall, while Newberry is now an even 5-5-1 overall. In addition, it was the first victory this season for the Lakers against a team from the South Atlantic Conference in five attempts.

Plagued by injuries, Clayton State dressed out only 13 players, but the Lakers kept their stamina throughout and cashed in on key opportunities.

Nkese Udoh scored the lone goal in the first half for Clayton State with a 25-yard boomer from the right side of the penalty box in the 27^th minute. Both Antoinette Anounga and Yasemin Sunbul combined for the assist on the play. It was Sunbul’s turn in the second half as she scored her second goal in as many games in the 49^th minute off an assist by Loretta Ashu.

Newberry trimmed the Laker lead to one goal in the 64^th minute when Brooke Tumlin scored a goal inside the penalty box off an assist by Inga Woiwode. However, the Clayton State defense stiffened down the stretch to preserve the victory.

Clayton State goalkeeper Lindsay Schmidt recorded two saves, while her Indian counterpart Danielle Beckerle recorded five saves.

Clayton State returns to Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday with a 7:30 p.m. showdown against Lander at Laker Field.