Velencia Johnson
Velencia Johnson and Clayton State head to Francis Marion for a key Peach Belt Conference contest.

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

Clayton State Resumes Long Standing Series With Francis Marion in PBC Weekend Matinee

MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (6-5, 3-2 PBC) looks to continue their strong play since from returning from the holiday break as they travel to Francis Marion (7-3, 4-1 PBC) on Saturday, January 6. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. in Florence, South Carolina.

The Lakers lead the all-time series 22-12 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 won 20 of the last 22, including 13 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. Last year they notched a narrow 72-69 victory in Florence on January 7, 2017.
 
Coverage of the game will be available on live stats and live video on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.  
 
Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 6-5, 3-2 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 62-56 vs. Young Harris on January 3
Streak: Two Wins
 
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2017-18 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Aleisha Merriweather – 10.5 ppg.
Rebounding: Abreyln Rackley – 6.0 rpg.
Assists: Mercedes Jenkins – 2.4 apg.
Steals: Tatiana Foster – 3.5 spg.
Blocks: Mercedes Jenkins – 0.4 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Aleisha Merriweather - .500
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Jhade Hayes - .294
Free Throw Percentage: Abreyln Rackley - .889
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 67.1
Rebounding: 38.7
Assists: 11.4
Steals: 14.2
Blocks: 1.6
Field Goal Percentage: .362
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .213
Free Throw Percentage: .677
 
Scouting The Francis Marion University Patriots
Record: 7-3, 4-1 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 88-64 at USC Aiken on January 3
Streak: Four Wins
 
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2017-18 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Khai Chandler – 19.8
Rebounding: Briana Burgins – 8.7
Assists: Keanua Williams – 4.2
Steals: Briana Burgins – 2.3
Blocks: Kristin Tines – 1.3
Field Goal Percentage: Shaunice Fulmore - .448
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Shaunice Fulmore - .433
Free Throw Percentage: Abigail Bullock - .833
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 71.2
Rebounding: 42.7
Assists: 14.1
Steals: 9.2
Blocks: 4.1
Field Goal Percentage: .393
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .294
Free Throw Percentage: .643
 
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Players Mentioned

Aleisha Merriweather

#32 Aleisha Merriweather

F/C
6' 0"
Junior
Abreyln Rackley

#11 Abreyln Rackley

F
5' 10"
Senior
Jhade Hayes

#21 Jhade Hayes

G/F
5' 8"
Junior
Mercedes Jenkins

#1 Mercedes Jenkins

G
5' 6"
Senior
Tatiana Foster

#10 Tatiana Foster

G
5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Aleisha Merriweather

#32 Aleisha Merriweather

6' 0"
Junior
F/C
Abreyln Rackley

#11 Abreyln Rackley

5' 10"
Senior
F
Jhade Hayes

#21 Jhade Hayes

5' 8"
Junior
G/F
Mercedes Jenkins

#1 Mercedes Jenkins

5' 6"
Senior
G
Tatiana Foster

#10 Tatiana Foster

5' 3"
Freshman
G