MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (9-3-0, 2-0-0 PBC) men's soccer continues their three game stretch of Peach Belt Conference games as they host North Georgia (4-6-1, 1-1-0 PBC) on Wednesday, October 23. Game time is set for 5 p.m. at Laker Field. 

Up until a 1-0 loss on October 14, 2015, the Lakers were perfect in 21 games against the Nighthawks (formerly Saints) but now hold a 20-3-3 record in the series. Clayton State won the first 13 meetings from the first outing on October 11, 1992 (the inaugural season) through November 2, 2007.
 
That unbeaten streak would carry through 2014 and see only a pair of ties, 1-1 on October 11, 2008 and 0-0 on October 10, 2012. The Lakers regained their winning ways in the series, posting a convincing 5-2 victory in Dahlonega, Georgia on October 26, 2016 but dropped last year's meeting by that same score on October 25, 2017 at Laker Field.
 
UNG notched a 5-2 decision on September 29, 2018 in the mountains before Clayton State earned an epic 0-0, 5-4 shootout victory in the PBC Quarterfinals on October 30 of that year. It was only the third meeting in the PBC Tournament between the teams with the Lakers taking both previous outings by 1-0 scores. The first came in the semifinals in Morrow on November 2, 2007 with the other in the quarterfinal round on November 1, 2011 in Dahlonega.
 
NATIONAL STATISTICAL RANKINGS
As of the October 21 release, Clayton State is third in the nation in save percentage (.887), is 11^th in shutout percentage (.583) and 12^th in goals against average (.581). Offensively they are 21^st in scoring offense (2.42), 27^th in total goals (29) and 31^st in points per game (6.50).
 
Individually, junior goalkeeper Theo Blachon (St. Etienne, France) is fourth in the nation in shutouts with seven, fifth in save percentage (.881), 14^th in goals against average (0.581) and 39^th in total saves (52). Offensively, redshirt-sophomore midfielder Ryan King (County Durham, England) returns to the national rankings, coming in 10^th in points per game (2.0) and 13^th in goals per game (0.89).
 
COVERAGE
Coverage of the game will be available through both live video and live stats. Both are available on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.

Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 9-3-0, 1-0-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 2-1 at Flagler on October 20
Streak: Two Wins

Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Ryan King – 8
Assists: Mitro Turunen – 3
Points: Ryan King – 18
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Theo Blachon  – 1,084:05
Save Percentage: Theo Blachon – .881
Goals Against Average: Theo Blachon – 0.58
Saves: Theo Blachon – 52
Wins: Theo Blachon – 9
Shutouts: Theo Blachon – 7
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 29
Assists: 20
Points: 78
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 0.58
Save Percentage: .889
Shutouts: 7


Scouting The University of North Georgia Nighthawks
Record: 4-6-1, 1-1-0 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 1-0 vs. No. 20 Francis Marion on October 19
Streak: One Loss
 
Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Donovan Odier – 5
Assists: Eren Ozer – 3
Points: Donovan Odier, Eren Ozer – 11
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Conner Domaleski – 650:00
Save Percentage: Conner Domaleski –  .818
Goals Against Average: Conner Domaleski – 1.11
Saves: Conner Domaleski – 36
Wins: Conner Domaleski – 4
Shutouts: Conner Domaleski – 2
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 14
Assists: 8
Points: 36
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 1.76
Save Percentage: .763
Shutouts: 2