Clayton State women cannot fend off late Flagler rally 2-1
Lakers’ Sayon scores seventh goal of the season in defeat

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – September 26, 2009 – The Clayton State Laker women’s soccer team appeared headed toward ending a frustrating losing skid at Peach Belt Conference newcomer on Saturday. However, the host Saints scored two late goals and pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Lakers.

The defeat drops Clayton State to 1-6 overall and 0-2 in the PBC.

The Lakers struck first in the opening half behind leading scorer Cherie Sayon. She drilled home her seventh goal of the season in the 32nd minute on an unassisted breakaway from midfield. Clayton State carried that 1-0 lead into halftime.

But Flagler scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute as Kincaid Schmidt drilled a 45-yard shot off the goal post and into the net. The Saints took the lead for good in the 80th minute as Loren Cate scored the go-ahead goal off an assist by Lindsay Zullo.

Laker goalkeeper Dominique Trappio maintained her PBC lead in saves by recording 11 for the game. Christie Reuther recorded three saves for Flagler (5-2-1, 2-0-1 PBC).

Clayton State plays host to PBC rival North Georgia on Wednesday at 5 p.m.