MORROW, Ga. – Coming off of an incredible quarterfinal shootout victory, Clayton State (3-10-3, 2-5-0 PBC) returns to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Semifinals and will face second seeded and No. 7 Lander (13-1-2, 6-1-0 PBC) on Friday, November 2. Game time is set for 2 p.m. in Evans, Georgia at Blanchard Woods Park.
 
The Lakers advanced to their 13^th semifinal in 21 appearances following a thrilling 5-4 penalty kick shootout win at No. 3 seed North Georgia on Tuesday, October 30. That sets up a rematch of last year's semifinal appearance with the Bearcats.
 
In terms of the all-time series against Lander, the Lakers trail 8-20-3 following a pair of losses last season and a 4-0 defeat this year on October 24. Last year included a 2-0 margin in Greenwood, South Carolina on September 16 and a 5-1 score in the PBC Semifinals in Augusta, Georgia on November 3.
 
Overall, the Bearcats have claimed 11 of the last 13 meetings dating back to October 31, 2009. During that stretch Clayton State notched a 1-0 victory on October 30, 2010 and 2-0 decision on October 11, 2014. Both of those came at Laker Field.
 
In PBC Tournament action, the teams have met six times with the Bearcats holding a 4-2 advantage. They have won the last three, including last year's meeting. Prior to that it was a 3-1 decision for the No. 12 team in the country on November 3, 2015. That game was in Greenwood, South Carolina while the last PBC Tournament meeting prior to it on November 6, 2009 was the only meeting in Evans, Georgia. LU claimed a 2-1, double overtime victory in the semifinals.
 
The Lakers took two of the first three meetings, earning a 2-1 semifinal win on November 4, 2000 before being blanked 4-0 in quarterfinal action on November 6, 2002. On November 4, 2007, however, they would post a 3-2 overtime win at Laker Field to earn the PBC Tournament Championship.
 
There will be live video and live stats coverage of the game, both of which are available on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.

Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 3-10-3, 2-5-0 PBC
Last Time Out: T, 0-0 at No. 3 Seed North Georgia (W, 5-4 PK) on October 30
Streak: Two Undefeated (1 Win, 1 Tie)
 
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Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Kwaku Dwamena, Brad Kay – 5
Assists: Kwaku Dwamena – 5
Points: Kwaku Dwamena – 15
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Kari Puustinen  – 905:08
Save Percentage: Kari Puustinen – .736
Goals Against Average: Leuri Fraire – 2.21
Saves: Kari Puustinen – 64
Wins: Kari Puustinen– 2
Shutouts: Kari Puustinen – 2
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 21
Assists: 14
Points: 56
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 2.26
Save Percentage: .730
Shutouts: 2

 
Scouting The No. 10 Lander University Bearcats
Record: 13-1-2, 6-1-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 2-0 vs. Flagler on October 27
Streak: Six Unbeaten (5 wins, 1 tie)
 
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Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Jordan Skelton – 7
Assists: Thibault Chretien, Jamie North – 5
Points: Jordan Skelton – 15
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Jacob Withers – 1,030:00
Save Percentage: Jacob Withers – .875
Goals Against Average: Jacob Withers – 0.35
Saves: Jacob Withers – 28
Wins: Jacob Withers – 8
Shutouts: Jacob Withers – 9
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 31
Assists: 26
Points: 88
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 0.43
Save Percentage: .841
Shutouts: 11