Velencia Johnson
Velencia Johnson and Clayton State host a UNC Pembroke team that is fighting for the same PBC positioning.

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

Clayton State Set to Host UNC Pembroke in Key Peach Belt Conference Meeting

MORROW, Ga. – Following three games in five days on the road, Clayton State (10-6, 6-4 PBC) women's basketball finally returns home as they host UNC Pembroke (6-10, 5-5 PBC) in a key Peach Belt Conference meeting on Saturday, January 26. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. at The Loch.
 
Clayton State is an impressive 18-10 all-time against UNCP and are 8-5 at home in the series. They have won 12 of the last 15 meetings with the only exceptions being a 69-59 Braves victory on January 19, 2015 in Pembroke, a 76-61 loss on the road on December 17, 2016 and a 53-47 decision at The Loch on February 17, 2018.
 
On February 25, 2017, the teams met in the PBC Tournament for the first time as the Lakers notched a 72-49 quarterfinal victory at The Loch. The series dates back to January 11, 1998 when Clayton State earned a 73-44 victory.

Coverage of the game will be available on both live video and live stats. All coverage will be available on www.ClaytonStateSports.com with a full recap following the contest.

Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 10-6, 6-4 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 89-68 at No. 20/22 North Georgia on January 23
Streak: Two Losses
 
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2018-19 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Taneria Wilson – 13.6 ppg.
Rebounding: Aleisha Merriweather – 6.5 rpg.
Assists: Madison Newby – 2.5 apg.
Steals: Taneria Wilson – 2.4 spg.
Blocks: Velencia Johnson – 0.6 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Taneria Wilson - .509
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Dalania Clardy– .727
Free Throw Percentage: Madison Newby - .600
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 73.0
Rebounding: 40.3
Assists: 12.9
Steals: 11.9
Blocks: 2.2
Field Goal Percentage: .422
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .320
Free Throw Percentage: .600

Scouting The UNC Pembroke Braves 
Record: 6-10, 5-5 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 58-47 vs USC Aiken on January 23
Streak: Two Wins
 
Quick Links
Women's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics

2018-19 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Melanie Horne – 11.2
Rebounding: Melanie Horne – 6.1
Assists: Tee Graham – 3.7
Steals: Tee Graham – 2.1
Blocks: Se'Dasia Love – 1.1
Field Goal Percentage: Aliyah Farmer - .440
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage:  Melanie Horne - .343
Free Throw Percentage: Tee Graham - .794
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 59.3
Rebounding: 38.9
Assists: 11.6
Steals: 7.6
Blocks: 3.7
Field Goal Percentage: .370
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .292
Free Throw Percentage: .736
 
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Players Mentioned

Dalania Clardy

#14 Dalania Clardy

G
5' 5"
Sophomore
Velencia Johnson

#22 Velencia Johnson

F
5' 9"
Senior
Aleisha Merriweather

#32 Aleisha Merriweather

F/C
6' 0"
Senior
Taneria Wilson

#23 Taneria Wilson

G
5' 6"
Junior
Madison Newby

#24 Madison Newby

G
5' 7"
Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

Dalania Clardy

#14 Dalania Clardy

5' 5"
Sophomore
G
Velencia Johnson

#22 Velencia Johnson

5' 9"
Senior
F
Aleisha Merriweather

#32 Aleisha Merriweather

6' 0"
Senior
F/C
Taneria Wilson

#23 Taneria Wilson

5' 6"
Junior
G
Madison Newby

#24 Madison Newby

5' 7"
Redshirt Junior
G