Dejoun Dennard
Dejoun Dennard and No. 23 Clayton State head to defending Southeast Region Champion Francis Marion on Saturday, January 7, 2016.

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

Road Battle With Defending Southeast Region Champion Francis Marion Next Up For No. 23 Clayton State

MORROW, Ga. – No. 23 Clayton State (9-3, 1-2 PBC) returns to action as they travel to defending Southeast Region Champion Francis Marion (7-5, 2-1 PBC) on Saturday, January 7. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. in Florence, South Carolina.

The Lakers lead the all-time series 21-12 dating back to the first meeting on January 10, 1998. FMU notched an 86-61 victory that day as part of a six game win streak and 10 of the first 12 outings through March 2, 2004.
 
Since then Clayton State has 19 of the last 21, including 12 straight since February 28, 2009. Overall, they have defeated a ranked Patriots squad six times, headlined by an 86-60 decision over the No. 7 ranked team to start the current win streak.
 
The game will be available both on live stats and live video. Please note that while Winter Storm Helena is moving through the Southeast, no changes to the game date or time are expected. Should any changes be necessary due to changing weather conditions they will be available on the Official Online Home the Lakers, www.ClaytonStateSports.com.
 
Live Coverage
Live Stats I Live Video
 
Scouting The No. 23 Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 9-3, 1-2 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 92-71 vs. USC Aiken on January 4, 2017
Streak: One Loss
 
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2016-17 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Tierra Johnson – 17.7 ppg.
Rebounding: Abreyln Rackley – 8.0 rpg.
Assists: Tierra Johnson – 2.6 apg.
Steals: Tierra Johnson – 2.8 spg.
Blocks: Andrea Benford – 1.9 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Andrea Benford - .504
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Abrelyn Rackley - .304
Free Throw Percentage: Tweety Hawkins - .725
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 77.9
Rebounding: 44.6
Assists: 12.9
Steals: 13.5
Blocks: 5.3
Field Goal Percentage: .412
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .250
Free Throw Percentage: .586
 
Scouting The Francis Marion University Patriots
Record: 7-5, 2-1 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 68-61 vs. Montevallo on January 5
Streak: One Win
 
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2016-17 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Shaunice Fulmore – 15.8
Rebounding: Briana Burgins – 9.2
Assists: Tete Flowers – 5.3
Steals: Briana Burgins – 2.6
Blocks: Four Players – 0.5
Field Goal Percentage: Courtney Wood - .516
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Khai Chandler - .333
Free Throw Percentage: Shaunice Fulmore - .806
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 66.4
Rebounding: 41.1
Assists: 13.9
Steals: 11.5
Blocks: 2.3
Field Goal Percentage: .381
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .276
Free Throw Percentage: .692
 
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Players Mentioned

Andrea Benford

#33 Andrea Benford

F/C
5' 10"
Redshirt Senior
Tweety Hawkins

#21 Tweety Hawkins

G
5' 6"
Redshirt Senior
Tierra Johnson

#10 Tierra Johnson

G
5' 5"
Redshirt Senior
Abreyln Rackley

#11 Abreyln Rackley

F
5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Andrea Benford

#33 Andrea Benford

5' 10"
Redshirt Senior
F/C
Tweety Hawkins

#21 Tweety Hawkins

5' 6"
Redshirt Senior
G
Tierra Johnson

#10 Tierra Johnson

5' 5"
Redshirt Senior
G
Abreyln Rackley

#11 Abreyln Rackley

5' 10"
Junior
F