MORROW, Ga. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team lost a 3-0 decision at Clayton State Saturday afternoon.

The Pacers fall to 4-12 on the year, including a 2-8 mark against conference competition. The Lakers improve to 8-5-1 overall and 5-4-1 in league play.

Head coach Hilary George's team opened the contest by earning a corner kick at the 7:41 mark. Amanda Giordano booted the first shot of the match that narrowly missed right of the goal. Brye Epley notched a shot in the 13^th minute that also missed wide.

Clayton State put a pair of shots on goal in the 23^rd minute, but Karin Cadwalader was up for the challenge, stopping both.

At the 25:25 mark, play was stopped due to a yellow card. The Lakers took the penalty kick and found the back of the net for a 1-0 edge.

USC Aiken continued to push forward, drawing a corner kick in the 33^rd minute of action. A minute later, Abby Frick blasted an attempt, but it was saved.

Cadwalader faced a flurry of shots that she turned away in the 42^nd minute, but the home team managed to slip one past her for a 2-0 advantage at the 41:57 mark. Frick's attempt was stopped with 44:12 to play, keeping the score at 2-0 heading into the second period.

Sarah Moore rocketed a shot toward the goal, but it was saved in the 49^th minute of play. Frick missed high and Epley's attempt was stopped moments later.

The Lakers made it 3-0 in the 73^rd minute for the final tally.

For the match, USC Aiken was out-shot 21-7, including a 12-4 margin on goal. Cadwalader registered nine saves in the loss while playing all 90 minutes between the pipes.

The Pacers return to action Wednesday when they host UNC Pembroke at 5 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.