The Clayton State Lakers women's soccer team came alive in the second half last Saturday and notched its first victory of the season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Lees-McRae at Converse College. The victory evens Clayton State's record on the 2009 season at 1-1.

Despite out-shooting Lees-McRae 8-3 in the first half, Clayton State found itself trailing 1-0 at the intermission.

However, the Lakers took control offensively in the second half behind the strong play of freshman Cherie Sayon and junior Maggie Mueller did the harm to their opponent.

Sayon put Clayton State on the board in the 62nd minute with a shot from the 18-yard out from the left side the penalty box off a cross from Mueller.

The duo hooked up again three minutes later as Mueller fed Sayon at midfield. After a Lees-McRae defender committed too far up field, Sayon had a clear shot down the middle and out-maneuvered Lees-McRae goalkeeper Brittany Bolton for the go-ahead goal.

Mueller then put the finishing touches on the Lakers attack in the 70th minute converted a corner kick from Rebekah Cook with a spectacular header just in front of the goalmouth.

On the field of play, Clayton State dominated offensively, out-shooting Lees-McRae (0-3) 19-6. Lakers goalkeeper Dominique Trappio recorded three saves in the victory, while Bolton recorded five saves for the Bobcats.

Clayton State was also home against Alabama victory in the ongoing competition.