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Jaylen Taylor and Clayton State take on rival Columbus State on Orange Out.

Men's Basketball By Joshua J. Darling, Sports Information Director

Showdown With Rival Columbus State Up Next for Clayton State on Orange Out

MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (9-8, 4-4 PBC) returns home to take on rival Columbus State (12-4, 5-4 PBC) on Saturday, January 21 in their final home game of the month. Game time is set for approximately 3:30 p.m. at The Loch following the conclusion of the women's contest. All fans are encouraged to wear orange and support their team as part of the Orange Out.
 
The Lakers trail the all-time series 30-12 dating back to the first meeting on February 17, 1996. Columbus State won the first five meetings through February 23, 1998 before Clayton State won four in a row through February 9, 2000. Currently, the Cougars have won a series high seven straight and 10 of the last 11 since February 16, 2011. Most recently Columbus posted a 93-72 decision at The Loch on February 24, 2016.
 
Coverage of the game will be available both on live stats and live video on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.
 
Live Coverage
Live Stats I Live Video
 
Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 9-8, 4-4 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 80-71 at North Georgia on January 18
Streak: One Win
 
Quick Links
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Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Alfonso Davis – 14.7 ppg.
Rebounding: Alfonso Davis – 8.2 rpg.
Assists: Nathan Powell – 3.4 apg.
Steals: Nathan Powell – 2.0 spg.
Blocks: Alfonso Davis – 1.2 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Jaumonee Byrd - .520
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Dantez Bennamon - .338
Free Throw Percentage: Jaumonee Byrd – .716
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 80.9
Rebounding: 40.9
Assists: 13.8
Steals: 8.7
Blocks: 3.0
Field Goal Percentage: .440
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .306
Free Throw Percentage: .634
 
Scouting The Columbus State University Cougars
Record: 12-4, 5-4 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 74-59 vs. Georgia College on January 18
Streak: One Win
 
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
2016-17 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: JaCori Payne – 18.6
Rebounding: Marcus Dixon – 11.1
Assists: JaCori Payne – 3.6
Steals: Darius Joell – 1.4
Blocks: Arben Camaj – 1.9
Field Goal Percentage: Arben Camaj - .555
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Vic Ellis - .429
Free Throw Percentage: JaCori Payne - .793
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 85.9
Rebounding: 37.4
Assists: 15.4
Steals: 7.3
Blocks: 3.2
Field Goal Percentage: .475
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .361
Free Throw Percentage: .702
 
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Players Mentioned

Dantez Bennamon

#3 Dantez Bennamon

G
5' 11"
Junior
Alfonso Davis

#20 Alfonso Davis

F
6' 8"
Redshirt Senior
Nathan Powell

#1 Nathan Powell

G
6' 1"
Junior
Jaumonee Byrd

#5 Jaumonee Byrd

F
6' 6"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Dantez Bennamon

#3 Dantez Bennamon

5' 11"
Junior
G
Alfonso Davis

#20 Alfonso Davis

6' 8"
Redshirt Senior
F
Nathan Powell

#1 Nathan Powell

6' 1"
Junior
G
Jaumonee Byrd

#5 Jaumonee Byrd

6' 6"
Graduate Student
F