Clemson too much for Patriots in second half

CLEMSON S.C.- Francis Marion University found itself even at zero with the Clemson Tigers at the half before a barrage of Tiger goals downed the Patriots 4-0 Thursday evening (Oct. 27) at the Historic Riggs Field in Clemson, S.C. in women’s soccer action.

The Patriots (4-12-1) gave up four goals in the second frame to the home Tigers (6-12-0).  Three of the Clemson tallies came in a four minute span starting in the 53rd minute, including two off the foot of Vanessa Laxgang registered in the 56th and 57th minute.  Lexgang added an assist of her own on the final Clemson goal in the 79th minute.

Francis Marion had two shots in the match, one from junior midfielder Kelly Kady, and the other from freshman midfielder Brittney Smith.  Kady’s first half shot was the only shot on goal in the match for FMU.

Clemson held the advantage over FMU in shots, 27-2 and corner kicks 7-2.

Senior goalkeeper Lauren Vetock registered 11 saves for the Patriots, as Clemson keeper Lauren Arnold stopped her only test.

Francis Marion closes out its season Sunday afternoon at the FMU Soccer Field for Senior Day.  The Patriots will welcome in Longwood University, with the match starting a 3 p.m.

Clemson University (6-12-0) def. Francis Marion Univ. (4-12-1) 4-0
Date: Oct 27, 2011  Attendance: 379
Weather:

Goals by period         1  2  Tot
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Francis Marion Univ.  0  0 -  0
Clemson.............        0  4 -  4

SCORING SUMMARY:
1-0.  52:52 CU Katelyn Reeve (1) (Maddy Elder) - pass from left, shot into top of net from 18 yards
2-0.  56:28 CU Vanessa Laxgang (5) (unassisted) - dribbled past two defenders, shot from right into left corner
3-0.  57:05 CU Vanessa Laxgang (6) (Liska Dobberstein) - cross from right; one-touched to near post
4-0.  78:50 CU Maddy Elder (8) (Heather Marik;Vanessa Laxgang) - corner from right, headed to 12 yards, scored into top of net

Shots: Francis Marion Univ. 2, Clemson 27
Saves: Francis Marion Univ. 11 (Lauren Vetock 11), Clemson 1 (Lauren Arnold 1)