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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Scouting The Clayton State University LakersRecord: 2-7, 1-5 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 8-1 vs. Flagler on March 13
Streak: Three Losses
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Individual Statistical LeadersSingles: Raluca Pavel – 4-5
Doubles: Raluca Pavel/
Kristiin Mets – 4-4
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Team StatisticsSingles: 15-39
Doubles: 8-19
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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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