Christoff Nairn
Clayton State and Christoff Nairn head to Lander in a rematch of their 2017 Peach Belt Conference Quarterfinal.

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

Clayton State Set for Peach Belt Conference Rematch With Lander

MORROW, Ga. – Off to a strong start in Peach Belt Conference play, Clayton State (4-2, 2-0 PBC) heads to Greenwood, South Carolina for a rematch with Lander (4-5, 0-3 PBC) on Tuesday, December 19. Game time is set for approximately 7:30 p.m. following the women's contest at Finis Horne Arena.
 
The Lakers hold a 15-11 advantage in the all-time series dating back to the first meeting on January 31, 1998. The Bearcats took five of the first six meetings but Clayton State owns the longest winning streak, posting six straight from February 26, 2003 through January 13, 2007. Clayton State earned an 89-80 victory in Greenwood, South Carolina on January 4, 2017 before falling 89-86 in double-overtime in the PBC Quarterfinals at The Loch on February 25 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: 4-2, 2-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 67-64 at USC Aiken on December 16
Streak: Two Wins
 
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Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Denzel Council – 14.4 ppg.
Rebounding: Jaylen Taylor – 7.8 rpg.
Assists: Nathan Powell – 5.2 apg.
Steals: Aubrey McRae – 1.2 spg.
Blocks: Denzel Council – 0.8 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Jaylen Taylor - .542
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Justin Tuckson - .462
Free Throw Percentage: Aubrey McRae – .793
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 77.2
Rebounding: 39.5
Assists: 15.2
Steals: 5.5
Blocks: 2.3
Field Goal Percentage: .446
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .371
Free Throw Percentage: .647
 
Scouting The Lander University Bearcats
Record: 4-5, 0-3 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 81-64 at Young Harris on December 14
Streak: One Loss
 
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Rahu Purdie – 17.6 ppg.
Rebounding: Srdjan Ivic – 7.9 rpg.
Assists: Rahu Purdie – 2.8 apg.
Steals: Sergio Smith – 1.0 spg.
Blocks: Sergio Smith, Chris Tate – 0.9 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Srdjan Ivic - .558
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Nicklas Jonsson - .400
Free Throw Percentage: Nicklas Jonsson – .938
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 72.8
Rebounding: 35.2
Assists: 12.1
Steals: 5.6
Blocks: 2.7
Field Goal Percentage: .425
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .317
Free Throw Percentage: .766
 
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Players Mentioned

Nathan Powell

#1 Nathan Powell

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6' 1"
Senior
Jaylen Taylor

#14 Jaylen Taylor

F
6' 6"
Junior
Aubrey McRae

#12 Aubrey McRae

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6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
Denzel Council

#35 Denzel Council

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6' 7"
Senior
Justin Tuckson

#2 Justin Tuckson

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6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Nathan Powell

#1 Nathan Powell

6' 1"
Senior
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Jaylen Taylor

#14 Jaylen Taylor

6' 6"
Junior
F
Aubrey McRae

#12 Aubrey McRae

6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
G
Denzel Council

#35 Denzel Council

6' 7"
Senior
F
Justin Tuckson

#2 Justin Tuckson

6' 1"
Junior
G