COLUMBUS - The Columbus State University women's soccer team defeated Peach Belt Conference foe Clayton State University 3-0 on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Walden Soccer Complex. The Cougars improve to 2-3-1 while the Lakers fall to 1-3-2.

Junior forward Emma Beddow put Columbus State on board early, scoring a goal in the 18th minute to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead over the Lakers. It was scoreless the rest of the half until Faith Knoedler found Sage Smith at the top of the circle with two seconds left. Smith kicked a buzzer-beater goal to put Columbus State ahead 2-0 heading into halftime. 

Clayton State was very aggressive with the Cougars in the second half, committing nine fouls in which one forced a penalty kick. It was Beddow who took the penalty kick and scored in the 55th minute, making it a 3-0 ball game. 

The Cougars out shot the Lakers 22-8 (10-5 SOG) and recorded six corner kicks as the Lakers tallied four. In goal, starter Lizzie Hedrick tallied four saves while freshman Heidi Harris had one. Clayton State's goalie, Liza Kelm, marked seven saves.

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Columbus State will host PBC contender Lander University on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Walden Soccer Complex with kick off set for 2:30 p.m.