MORROW, Ga. – The USC Aiken women's soccer team finished with 10 more shots than Clayton State, but the Lakers were able to put in more of their opportunities in a 3-1 win over the Pacers in Peach Belt Conference women's soccer action on Saturday evening at Laker Field.

USC Aiken with the loss to the Lakers on Saturday drops to 2-10-1 on the 2010 season overall. The Pacers are now 0-7-1 in PBC play. Clayton State moves to 4-8 (2-6 PBC) with the two-goal win over the Pacers.

The Pacers concluded Saturday's loss having taken 19 shots. Clayton State took nine shots in the game, but were able to convert one-third of their shot attempts. The Lakers held a slight 4-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Natalia Valentine collected two of Clayton State's three goals in the match, capturing the Lakers first and third tallies. She was assisted by Cherie Sayon on both goals.

Sayon netted one of her own in the 26^th-minute off an assist from Sandra Tapia.

Alex Cohen (Evans, Ga./Greenbrier) scored USC Aiken's lone goal in the match on a free kick from 35 yards out at the 22:32 mark. Cohen's goal evened the game at 1-1, but just three minutes later, Sayon's goal earned Clayton State a 2-1 lead that they would hold until intermission.

Valentine would score the final goal of the match at the 55:21 mark of the second half.

The Pacers have little time to rest as they will next welcome Anderson to the "Pacer Pit" for a 6 p.m. match on Monday, Oct. 18. The match can be followed live on USC Aiken's official athletic website at www.PacerSports.com.