Five straight! Second half rally paces Laker women past USC-Aiken 2-1
Yusuf, Udoh score each score goals as Clayton State improves to 8-7 and 6-2 in PBC

MORROW, Ga. — OCTOBER 18, 2006 — It needed a good pick-me-up at halftime, but the Clayton State Laker women’s soccer team continued its winning ways on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over visiting USC-Aiken in Peach Belt Conference action at Laker Field.

The victory was the fifth straight for Clayton State (8-7, 6-2), and the Lakers’ seventh victory in their last eight games. This after they started the season 1-6 overall. It was also Senior Night for Clayton State seniors Deahdra Bowier, Antoniette Anounga, Cassandra Rapaich and Nkese Udoh.

The victory also locked up the number three seed for Clayton State in the upcoming Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

Clayton State entered the game having not allowed a goal in the last three-and-a-half games. But that streak ended at the conclusion of the first half. Jennifer Johnsen took a cross pass from Kristi Desprosiers and scored on a 15-yard strike from the left side of the penalty box as time expired.

However, Clayton State would not be down long. The Lakers converted the equalizer as Olaitan Yusuf scored on a breakaway pass from Lairin King in the 48th minute. Four minutes later, Yusuf was fouled inside the penalty box, setting Udoh’s penalty kick goal that proved to be the game-winner.

Clayton State dominated the game offensively with 26 shots to only seven for USC-Aiken (7-9-2, 4-3). Lindsay Schmidt recorded one save for the Lakers in the victory, while Pacer goalkeeper Heather Hall recorded eight saves.

Clayton State closes out the regular season on Saturday, playing at USC-Upstate at 4:30 p.m.