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By: Stephen Williams

COLUMBUS – The ninth-ranked Columbus State University women's soccer team will host its Sea of Red Night on Wednesday with a match against Clayton State. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Walden Soccer Complex.
 
As part of Sea of Red Night, fans in attendance are encouraged to wear red to the match.
 
Last Time Out
 
Columbus State (7-2-0, 3-1-0 PBC) scored three first-half goals on its way to a 5-0 victory over Lander last Saturday. Nicole Corcione scored a pair of goals, while Claire Belay and Georgia Barton each tallied their first of the season.
 
Entlich on Matchup
 
"Clayton State has always been a tough matchup for us. We need to be at our best on Wednesday and continue to improve after two good results last week."
 
Series History
 
Columbus State holds a 12-3-0 all-time mark against Clayton State in 15 meetings. The Lady Cougars are 6-2-0 against the Lakers in Columbus.
 
Last Meeting
 
The Lady Cougars scored a pair of goals in each half to cruise to a 4-0 victory on October 17, 2015 in Morrow, Ga. Maylyn Parsons went the distance, stopping all six shots on goal for the shutout.
 
About Clayton State
 
Clayton State (6-2-1, 3-1-1) is unbeaten in its last three matches and coming off a 4-0 victory over Francis Marion.
 
Maria Marti Bartis leads the way for the Lakers. Her six goals are tied for the Peach Belt Conference lead and five assists are second.
 
Marti Bartis is the reigning PBC Player of the Week after registering two goals and three assists in two matches.
 
CSU Notes
 
Columbus State continues to feature one of the top offenses in the country ranking in the top seven in goals per game, assists per game, points per game, total goals, total assists and total points.
 
With another assist on Saturday, Mandy Janowitz stayed on top of the conference lead with seven helpers.
 
The Lady Cougars are 27-0-1 in their last 28 home matches, including a 4-0 mark in 2016.