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MORROW, Ga. – September 30, 2008 – The winning continued for the Clayton State Laker men’s soccer team on Tuesday as the Lakers squeaked out a hard-fought 1-0 shutout over visiting Erskine at Laker Field.

With the victory, Clayton State ran its unbeaten streak to seven straight games as the Lakers improved to 6-3-1 with the important in-region victory against the much-improved Flying Fleet. After a 0-3 start to the season, Clayton State is now 6-0-1 in its last seven games.

The game was well-played as both teams equally controlled the ball. It appeared as if the Lakers would be headed into another overtime contest when junior Jonathan McKeever came through in the clutch. In the 86th minute, McKeever took a left cross from junior midfielder Kyle Timm and hammered home the game’s only goal on a 25-yard strike from the top of the penalty box.

Clayton State out-shot the Flying Fleet (5-3) 16-7 for the game. Laker goalkeeper David Cristofoli recorded his second straight shutout with two saves. His goals-against average is now an impressive 0.74. Erskine goalkeeper Ronnie Murray was stellar with eight saves.

Clayton State returns to Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday night with a key showdown at UNC Pembroke at 7 p.m.