Sayon’s game-winner gives Clayton State women 3-2 overtime thriller over Montevallo
Dreasler, Clark also score as Lakers improve to 3-6-1 overall and 2-2-1 in Peach Belt Conference

MORROW, Ga. – October 8, 2009 – The Clayton State Laker women’s soccer team appears to have found its groove at the right time of the 2009 season.

The Lakers ran their unbeaten streak to three straight games on Thursday as Cherie Sayon’s game-winning goal gave Clayton State a thrilling 3-2 overtime thriller over visiting Montevallo in Peach Belt Conference action at Laker Field. The victory improves Clayton State to 3-6-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the PBC.

Sayon, the Peach Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week, was held in check most of the contest by a stingy Montevallo defense. However, Clayton State claimed possession in the second overtime and set the stage for the freshman forward’s heroics.

Caitlin Clark delivered a direct kick to Jennifer Dreasler on the left flank. Dreasler then drilled a pass to a streaking Sayon for the game-winner in from the net in the 105th minute. The goal was Sayon’s 13th of the season.

The Lakers twice trailed by a goal in the game. However, Dreasler tied the game in the 46th minute off a cross by Maggie Mueller. Then after the Falcons reclaimed the lead on an Angela Buonassisi goal in the 60th minute, Clayton State tied the game again, this time on a penalty kick by Clark in the 82nd minute.

The combination of Dominique Trappio and Danelle Douglas recorded nine saves for Clayton State, while Alyssa Maxwell had five saves for Montevallo (3-6-1, 0-3-1 PBC).

Clayton State plays host to Georgia College on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Laker Field.