MORROW, Ga. – After being off for two weeks to accommodate finals, Clayton State (3-2, 1-0 PBC) jumps right back into the fray as they take on fellow Peach Belt Conference undefeated USC Aiken (4-1, 1-0 PBC) on Saturday, December 16. Game time is set for approximately 3:30 p.m. following the women's contest in Aiken, South Carolina.
 
The Lakers hold a narrow 18-16 advantage in the all-time series, which dates back to December 7, 1996. They have had two separate four game win streaks (Jan. 5, 2002 through Mar. 5, 2003, Jan. 31, 2005 through Jan. 27, 2007) but Aiken had the longest stretch with five in a row from March 2, 2012 through February 11, 2015. Clayton State snapped that stretch with their 83-78 win in Aiken on February 10, 2016 and extended to two in a row with a 93-89 decision on December 19 of that year.
 
Coverage of the game will be available both on live stats and live video on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.
 
Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 3-2, 1-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 74-65 vs. Flagler on December 2
Streak: One Win
 
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Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Aubrey McRae, Jamil McKee – 11.8 ppg.
Rebounding: Jamil McKee – 8.2 rpg.
Assists: Nathan Powell – 5.4 apg.
Steals: Aubrey McRae – 1.4 spg.
Blocks: Denzel Council, Jamil McKee – 0.8 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Jaylen Taylor - .556
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Justin Tuckson - .455
Free Throw Percentage: Aubrey McRae – .800
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 79.2
Rebounding: 37.6
Assists: 15.8
Steals: 6.2
Blocks: 2.4
Field Goal Percentage: .458
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .405
Free Throw Percentage: .657
 
Scouting The USC Aiken Pacers
Record: 4-1, 1-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 74-63 vs. North Greenville on December 9
Streak: Four Wins
 
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Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Doniel Dean – 20.0 ppg.
Rebounding: Faison Brock – 6.8 rpg.
Assists: Doniel Dean – 3.6 apg.
Steals: Doniel Dean – 2.6 spg.
Blocks: Robert Hill – 1.2 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Faison Brock - .571
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Markus Terry - .556
Free Throw Percentage: Faison Brock – .905
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 85.2
Rebounding: 41.0
Assists: 13.2
Steals: 7.0
Blocks: 2.8
Field Goal Percentage: .440
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .365
Free Throw Percentage: .729