MORROW, Ga. | The Mountain Lions women's soccer team took on the Lakers of Clayton State University on Wednesday (Sept. 18) evening at Laker Field. After the nearly three-hour long bus ride, the YHC women's soccer squad took on a tough opponent in the undefeated Lakers. CSU scored 32 minutes into the first half, but not long after, Shania Harris evened the score up at one. The Lakers added a goal late in the first half to take a one-goal lead into the halftime break.
The second half featured 30 minutes of scoreless soccer, until the Lakers struck again to take their largest lead of the match, 3-1. Young Harris peppered the Lakers late, and with under two minutes left in the match, Elin Eriksson found the back of the net to get the match back within one goal. The Lakers would play just under two more minutes of lock down defense to thwart the Mountain Lions comeback efforts.
QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH AVRAM ALLEN:
"We showed grit tonight and what we are capable of! I am proud of the way we competed versus a very good Clayton State team." Continuing, "Not the result we wanted, but definitely showed the character that we need to win. It's there and it will come!"
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
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The Lakers outshot the Mountain Lions, 25 (11 SOG) to 12 (6 SOG).
- The Mountain Lions used two goalkeepers in the match, with Mckenna Peaster starting the first half and Kaylie Hayes playing the entire second half.
- Peaster recorded two saves and surrendered two goals and Hayes had six saves with just one goal allowed.
- CSU had eight corner kicks, to the Mountain Lions' 3.
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The Mountain Lions committed just six fouls on the night, while the Lakers committed 13.
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Shania Harris and Elin Eriksson scored the two goals for the Mountain Lions.
UP NEXT:
The Mountain Lions will return to the Enchanted Valley and take on Emmanuel University on Saturday, September 21st at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field; with kick-off set for 4 p.m.
