Velencia Johnson
Velencia Johnson and Clayton State travel to UNC Pembroke in Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday, February 23.

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

Trip to UNC Pembroke Up Next As Clayton State Continues PBC Stretch Run

MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (17-8, 13-6 PBC) women's basketball makes their last long trip of the season as they head to UNC Pembroke (8-17, 7-12 PBC) in Peach Belt Conference action on Saturday, February 23. Game time is set for a 1:30 p.m. tip-off in Pembroke, North Carolina.

Clayton State is an impressive 19-10 all-time against UNCP and are 10-5 on the road in the series. They have won 13 of the last 16 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. Most recently the Lakers posted a 58-52 win in Morrow on January 26, 2019.

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: 17-8, 13-6 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 69-57 vs. No. 24 North Georgia on February 20
Streak: One Loss
 
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2018-19 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Taneria Wilson – 12.7 ppg.
Rebounding: Aleisha Merriweather – 5.9 rpg.
Assists: Madison Newby – 2.3 apg.
Steals: Taneria Wilson – 2.6 spg.
Blocks: Velencia Johnson – 0.4 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Taneria Wilson - .481
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Dalania Clardy– .625
Free Throw Percentage: Madison Newby - .701

Team Statistics
Scoring: 71.7
Rebounding: 41.6
Assists: 12.9
Steals: 13.0
Blocks: 1.8
Field Goal Percentage: .403
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .314
Free Throw Percentage: .602

Scouting The UNC Pembroke Braves 
Record: 8-17, 7-12 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 60-44 at USC Aiken on February 20
Streak: Three Losses
 
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2018-19 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Tee Graham – 12.1
Rebounding: Melanie Horne – 7.1
Assists: Tee Graham – 3.1
Steals: Tee Graham – 2.1
Blocks: Se'Dasia Love – 1.0
Field Goal Percentage: Tee Graham - .394
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage:  Melanie Horne - .351
Free Throw Percentage: Brianna Baham - .905
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 58.0
Rebounding: 39.3
Assists: 10.9
Steals: 7.3
Blocks: 3.6
Field Goal Percentage: .361
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .288
Free Throw Percentage: .734
 
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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