Box Score Morrow, Ga. – Anderson women's soccer (3-1-1, 1-0 SAC) defeated nonconference opponent Clayton State (1-2-1), 2-1, in the program's first road match of the season on Tuesday night at Laker Field.
 
"I'm really proud of the fight the team showed to come from behind to win the game." said Head Coach Sarah Jacobs. "They never gave up and continued to follow the game plan. We learned a lot about ourselves tonight".
 
Clayton State started the opening half strong with a goal by senior forward Amiah Sprunger-Hightower in the third minute, leading 1-0 entering the second half. The Lakers out shot Anderson 5-4 in the first half while taking four corners.
 
The Black and Gold responded with a stronger second half, scoring two goals in the 69^th and 78^th minute to claim a, 2-1, lead. Anderson's senior defender Meggie Powell (Johnson City, Tenn.) erased the shutout scoring her first goal of the season in the 69^th minute. Sophomore midfielder Ella Glenn (Simpsonville, S.C) then scored the final goal of the matchup in the 78^th minute, assisted by Zoe Stevenson (Bluffton, S.C.). Glenn's goal was her first of the season.
 
The Trojans outshot Clayton State with 16 shots, seven of which were on goal, surpassing the Lakers' nine with two coming on goal.
 
Anderson continues their travel series on Friday Sept. 19, visiting Mars Hill (1-3, 0-1 SAC) for a conference matchup in Mars Hill, N.C. The game is slated for a 5 p.m. start.