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Maria Mendes and Clayton State host NAIA National Runner-Up and No. 2 Georgia Gwinnett.

Women's Tennis By Joshua J. Darling, Sports Information Director

Clayton State Set to Host NAIA No. 2 Georgia Gwinnett

MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (2-7, 1-5 PBC) steps out of league action and will face one of the toughest teams in the country as they host NAIA National Runner-Up and current No. 2 Georgia Gwinnett (7-1, 0-0 IAC). First serve is set for 1 p.m. on Friday, March 17.
 
The Grizzlies, a program that began athletics in 2012, are one year removed from an NAIA National Championship and were national runner-ups a year ago. This season they are 7-1 with the only loss coming by a 6-3 margin to Division III No. 6 Emory (2/17). They have defeated No. 6 William Carey (/11), No. 13 Cumberland (3/11) and No. 15 Indiana Wesleyan (3/12).
 
Clayton State returns to action with their second straight home match following the match against Georgia Gwinnett being moved from Lawrenceville, Georgia to Morrow. The contest was originally scheduled for 2 p.m. on March 19. The Lakers are coming off of an 8-1 home loss to No. 16 Flagler (3/13) in which senior Raluca Pavel (Bacau, Romania) picked up an impressive win at No. 1 singles.
 
All-time the Lakers are 0-2 against the Grizzlies, dropping a 9-0 decision on the road on February 2, 2014 and 8-1 at home on March 25, 2015.
 
Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 2-7, 1-5 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 8-1 vs. Flagler on March 13
Streak: Three Losses
 
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Schedule
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Individual Statistical Leaders
Singles: Raluca Pavel – 4-5
Doubles: Raluca Pavel/Kristiin Mets – 4-4
 
Team Statistics
Singles: 15-39
Doubles: 8-19
 
Scouting The No. 2 Georgia Gwinnett University Grizzlies
Record: 7-1, 0-0 IAC
Last Time Out: W, 8-1 vs. Cumberlands (Ky.) on March 14
Streak: Six Wins
 
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Individual Statistical Leaders
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Team Statistics
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Doubles: Unavailable
 
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Players Mentioned

Kristiin Mets

Kristiin Mets

5' 8"
Junior
Raluca Pavel

Raluca Pavel

5' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Kristiin Mets

Kristiin Mets

5' 8"
Junior
Raluca Pavel

Raluca Pavel

5' 8"
Senior