Christoff Nairn
Christoff Nairn and Clayton State look to hold off Flagler while bettering their chances for a berth in the 2019 PBC Tournament.

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

Clayton State Looks to Hold Off Flagler While Battling for PBC Tournament Berth

MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (8-14, 5-11 PBC) men's basketball hosts Flagler (7-15, 4-12 PBC) on Saturday, February 16, on Homecoming, as they battle for a spot in the 2019 Peach Belt Conference Tournament. Game time is set for approximately 5 p.m. at The Loch following the women's contest.
 
Currently Clayton State sits in the ninth spot in the PBC standings a game and a half behind rival Columbus State (7-10). The Saints are directly behind in the 10th spot.
 
Clayton State is an impressive 8-3 all-time against Flagler dating back to the first meeting on January 30, 2010. The Lakers won the first four meetings before the Saints notched an 82-68 victory on January 4, 2014 in St. Augustine, Florida.
 
The Lakers then delivered a 75-65 win on January 17, 2015 at The Loch and an 87-73 decision at Flagler on January 16, 2016 before falling 83-80 in Morrow on January 16, 2017. Most recently, the Lakers notched a 74-65 decision on December 2, 2017 in Morrow, Georgia and a commanding 94-74 victory in St. Augustine on February 10, 2018. Earlier this season FC escaped with a 71-69 decision on December 1, 2018.
 
Coverage of the game will be available on both live video and live stats. Full coverage can be found on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.
 
Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 8-14, 5-11 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 89-78 at Georgia College on February 13
Streak: Two Losses
 
Quick Links
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Schedule
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Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Aubrey McRae – 15.8 ppg.
Rebounding: Jaylen Taylor – 6.6 rpg.
Assists: Kyle Kincey – 2.9 apg.
Steals: Justin Tuckson – 1.3 spg.
Blocks: Gabriel Joseph-Bryan, Jaylen Taylor – 0.7 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Jaylen Taylor – .572
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Aubrey McRae – .391
Free Throw Percentage: Aubrey McRae – .803
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 79.4
Rebounding: 38.6
Assists: 13.5
Steals: 6.3
Blocks: 2.3
Field Goal Percentage: .441
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .359
Free Throw Percentage: .701


Scouting The Flagler College Saints
Record: 7-15, 4-12 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 91-81 vs. No. 7 USC Aiken on February 13
Streak: Six Losses
 
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Vaughn McCall – 15.8
Rebounding: Gedi Juozapaitis – 8.1
Assists: Logan Swackhammer – 3.1
Steals: Gedi Juozapaitis – 1.0
Blocks: DeMari Davis, Gedi Juozapaitis, Chris Metzger – 0.6
Field Goal Percentage: Chris Metzger - .600
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Gedi Juozapaitis - .393
Free Throw Percentage: Vaughn McCall - .767
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 77.4
Rebounding: 38.5
Assists: 14.8
Steals: 4.3
Blocks: 2.8
Field Goal Percentage: .452
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .365
Free Throw Percentage: .693
 
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Players Mentioned

Kyle Kincey

#11 Kyle Kincey

G
6' 4"
Junior
Aubrey McRae

#12 Aubrey McRae

G
6' 3"
Redshirt Senior
Jaylen Taylor

#14 Jaylen Taylor

F
6' 6"
Senior
Justin Tuckson

#2 Justin Tuckson

G
6' 1"
Senior
Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

#15 Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

F
6' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kyle Kincey

#11 Kyle Kincey

6' 4"
Junior
G
Aubrey McRae

#12 Aubrey McRae

6' 3"
Redshirt Senior
G
Jaylen Taylor

#14 Jaylen Taylor

6' 6"
Senior
F
Justin Tuckson

#2 Justin Tuckson

6' 1"
Senior
G
Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

#15 Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

6' 6"
Freshman
F