MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (10-4, 3-1 PBC) men's soccer will step out of conference for the final time this regular season as they host North Greenville (2-12, 2-7 CC) for the first time since 2007 when the teams meet on Tuesday, October 29. Game time is set for 5 p.m. at Laker Field and will feature Officials Appreciation Day directly prior to starting lineups.

The Lakers are 4-1 against the Crusaders dating back to the first meeting in Tigerville on September 22, 2004. That 4-0 decision would be followed the next October 26 with a massive 9-0 drubbing at Laker Field.
 
The series would continue on October 4, 2006 as NGU got their first goals but fell 4-2 on their home field. The teams met the following season on October 16, 2007 when Clayton State pounded North Greenville by an 8-1 score in Morrow before the most recent matchup 11 years later in 2018. That would also be the Crusaders first victory in the series as they posted a 5-2 decision on September 18 of that year.

NATIONAL STATISTICAL RANKINGS
As of the October 27 release, Clayton State is eighth in the nation in save percentage (.848), is 17^th in shutout percentage (.500) and 31^st in goals against average (.854). Offensively they are 18^th in in total goals (34), 19^th in scoring offense (2.43) and 27^th in points per game (6.57).
 
Individually, junior goalkeeper Theo Blachon (St. Etienne, France) is seventh in the nation in shutouts with seven, 10^th in save percentage (.842), and 31^st in goals against average (0.854). Offensively, redshirt-senior midfielder Ryan King (County Durham, England) recently returned to the national rankings and checks in at ninth in goals per game (0.91), 11^th in points per game (2.0), 17^th in total goals (10) and 27^th in total points (22).
 
COVERAGE
Coverage of the game will be available through live stats and live video with William Schindler bringing you the call. Both are available on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.

Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 10-4, 3-1 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 2-0 vs. No. 21 Young Harris on October 26
Streak: One Loss

Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Ryan King – 10
Assists: Geo Rios – 4
Points: Ryan King – 22
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Theo Blachon  – 1,264:05
Save Percentage: Theo Blachon – .842
Goals Against Average: Theo Blachon – 0.85
Saves: Theo Blachon – 64
Wins: Theo Blachon – 10
Shutouts: Theo Blachon – 7
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 34
Assists: 24
Points: 92
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 0.85
Save Percentage: .854
Shutouts: 7


Scouting The North Greenville University Crusaders
Record: 2-12, 2-7 CC
Last Time Out: L, 2-1 at Chowan on October 26
Streak: Three Losses
 
Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Mitchell Backer – 4
Assists: Ben Mackay – 3
Points: Mitchell Backer, Ben Mackay – 9
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Noah Kendrick – 867:39
Save Percentage: Noah Kendrick - .674
Goals Against Average: Noah Kendrick – 2.90
Saves: Noah Kendrick – 58
Wins: Noah Kendrick – 2
Shutouts: Noah Kendrick – 1
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 11
Assists: 6
Points: 28
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 3.01
Save Percentage: .672
Shutouts: 1