FROM STAFF REPORTS

MORROW, Ga. – The University of Montevallo women’s soccer team dropped its second match in a row in heartbreaking fashion Sept. 26 following a 2-0 loss on the road at Peach Belt Conference foe Clayton State University.

Following a similar loss against non-conference foe Valdosta State University after failing to convert a penalty kick late in the contest in their most recent match, the Falcons (4-4-1 overall, 1-2 in Peach Belt Conference) once again had an opportunity to net the equalizer in the final minutes against the Lakers. However, a shot by freshman Jade Pennock on a free kick in front of the Clayton State goal couldn’t find its way past a wall of defenders.

Clayton State took the deflection and worked it ahead for an insurance goal, the second in the contest by Natalia Valentine, in 85^th minute to seal the victory.

Valentine netted her first goal in the 65^th minute of the match.

Montevallo junior goalkeeper Kaitlin Thomas finished with five saves in the match.

The Falcons, who are ranked No. 9 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Division II Southeast Region poll, return to action Sept. 29 with a home match at 1 p.m. against Peach Belt Conference foe Lander University at Varsity Field.