MORROW, Ga. – Coming off of a quarterfinal victory over a familiar postseason foe, Clayton State (21-8, 16-6 PBC) women's basketball will take on No. 1 seed and No. 22 North Georgia (25-4, 19-3 PBC) in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament for just the second time when the clubs meet on Saturday, March 9. Game time is set for 12 p.m. in Augusta, Georgia at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Overall Series History Against North Georgia
The Lakers hold a 25-17 advantage in an all-time series that dates back to the first season of the program. That first meeting took place on January 29, 1992. After going 6-11 over the first 17 outings, Clayton State took control of the series, going 20-3 from February 22, 2006 through February 6, 2017. That stretch included 13 straight wins from January 23, 2008 through March 10, 2013.
 
More recently the Lakers held a four game winning streak including that February 6, 2017 meeting that resulted in a 58-57 victory. That streak was snapped by North Georgia last season on January 29, 2018 with a 70-65 decision at The Loch. It has since been extended to a four game stretch with an 89-68 decision in the Mountains on January 23, 2019 and 69-57 at The Loch a month later on February 23.
 
Peach Belt Conference Tournament History Against No. 22 North Georgia
It is a very straightforward postseason history between North Georgia and Clayton State. Including both Peach Belt Conference action and NCAA Tournament play the teams have only met once – but it happened to be for a championship.
 
That game came on March 10, 2013 in Columbus, Georgia when the teams met in the Peach Belt Conference Championship. That day the Lakers delivered a convincing 81-54 victory over the then Saints to win their fourth and most recent PBC Tournament title.
 
Peach Belt Conference Tournament History
Overall, the Lakers have made 20 appearances in the PBC Tournament dating to their first year of eligibility in 1997-98, a span which includes each of the past 18 years. Over that time they have compiled a 24-15 (.615) record and reached the semifinals 13 times.
 
Of those trips to the semis, five have resulted in a spot in the championship game – where they have been dominant, winning four titles. Those came in 2008, 2007, 2010 and 2013.

Where to Watch
Coverage of the game will be available on both live video and live stats. Check out www.ClaytonStateSports.com for full coverage including a full recap following the contest. Additionally, fans can follow all the tournament action on the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Central Page.
 
All-Time Peach Belt Conference Tournament Series vs. North Georgia (1-0)
3/10/13 - W, 81-54, Columbus, Ga. (Championship)
 
All-Time Peach Belt Conference Game-by-Game Results

Date	Opponent	Result	Round	Location
3/6/19	No. 5S USC Aiken	W, 59-44	Quarterfinal	Morrow, Ga.
2/28/18	No. 2S Lander	L, 68-60	Quarterfinal	Greenwood, S.C.
2/25/17	No. 3E UNC Pembroke	W, 72-49	Quarterfinal	Morrow, Ga.
3/4/17	No. 1E Lander	L, 97-60	Semifinal	Greenwood, S.C.
2/27/16	No. 3E Francis Marion	W, 75-66	Quarterfinal	Morrow, Ga.
3/5/16	No. 1E Lander	L, 95-67	Semifinal	Columbus, Ga.
2/28/15	No. 2E USC Aiken	L, 59-54	Quarterfinal	Aiken, S.C.
3/6/14	No. 4E Lander	W, 75-73	Quarterfinal	Columbus, Ga.
3/8/14	No. 3W Columbus State	L, 63-58	Semifinal	Columbus, Ga.
3/7/13	No. 4E Armstrong State	W, 76-44	Quarterfinal	Columbus, Ga.
3/9/13	No. 25/No. 2E USC Aiken	W, 75-62	Semifinal	Columbus, Ga.
3/10/13	No. 4W North Georgia	W, 81-54	Championship	Columbus, Ga.
3/1/12	No. 4E Augusta	W, 69-41	Quarterfinal	Columbus, Ga.
3/3/12	No. 23/No. 2E Lander	W, 71-63	Semifinal	Columbus, Ga.
3/4/12	No. 9/No. 2E USC Aiken	L, 52-47	Championship	Columbus, Ga.
3/2/11	No. 4W Montevallo	W, 90-48	Quarterfinal	Morrow, Ga.
3/5/11	No. 12/No. 2E USC Aiken	L, 73-72	Semifinal	Morrow, Ga.
3/2/10	No. 3W Columbus State	W, 65-64	Quarterfinal	Morrow, Ga.
3/6/10	No. 9/No. 1E Lander	W, 79-77	Semifinal	Aiken, S.C.
3/7/10	No. 17/No. 2E Francis Marion	W, 94-75	Championship	Aiken, S.C.
3/5/09	No. 7S Columbus State	W, 55-52	Quarterfinal	Aiken, S.C.
3/7/09	No. 3S USC Aiken	L, 73-57	Semifinal	Aiken, S.C.
3/6/08	No. 7S Armstrong State	L, 68-66	Quarterfinal	Aiken, S.C.
3/1/07	No. 5S Armstrong State	W, 73-70	Quarterfinal	Greenwood, S.C.
3/3/07	No. 3S Georgia College	W, 70-60	Semifinal	Greenwood, S.C.
3/4/07	No. 2S Columbus State	W, 50-43	Championship	Greenwood, S.C.
3/2/06	No. 8S Augusta State	W, 57-46	Quarterfinal	Greenwood, S.C.
3/4/06	No. 5S Georgia College	L, 67-61	Semifinal	Greenwood, S.C.
3/3/05	No. 5S North Florida	W, 89-72	Quarterfinal	Augusta, Ga.
3/5/05	No. 6N Lander	W, 74-68	Semifinal	Augusta, Ga.
3/6/05	No. 2S Columbus State	W, 83-76	Championship	Augusta, Ga.
3/2/04	No. 3N Francis Marion	L, 65-63	First Round	Augusta, Ga.
3/4/03	No. 5N Francis Marion	L, 59-47	First Round	Columbus, Ga.
2/26/02	No. 4N Augusta	W, 68-65	First Round	Columbus, Ga.
2/28/02	No. 1S North Florida	L, 64-62	Quarterfinal	Columbus, Ga.
2/19/99	No. 3N Augusta State	L, 102-98	First Round	Savannah, Ga.
2/20/98	No. 3N USC Upstate	W, 75-64	First Round	Savannah, Ga.
2/22/98	No. 2S Georgia College	W, 78-67	Quarterfinal	Savannah, Ga.
2/24/98	No. 11/No. 1N Francis Marion	L, 92-43	Semifinal	Savannah, Ga.
	All-Time PBC Tournament Record	24-15	(.615)
	PBC Championship Game Appearances	5	2005, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013
	PBC Championships	4	2005, 2007, 2010, 2013

Scouting The No. 4 Seed Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 21-8, 16-6 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 59-44 vs. No. 5 Seed USC Aiken on March 6
Streak: Three Wins
 
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2018-19 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Madison Newby, – 12.4 ppg.
Rebounding: Aleisha Merriweather – 5.6 rpg.
Assists: Madison Newby – 2.3 apg.
Steals: Taneria Wilson – 2.4 spg.
Blocks: Velencia Johnson – 0.4 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Madison Newby - .479
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Dalania Clardy– .588
Free Throw Percentage: Madison Newby - .703

Team Statistics
Scoring: 71.7
Rebounding: 41.7
Assists: 12.8
Steals: 13.0
Blocks: 1.8
Field Goal Percentage: .398
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .312
Free Throw Percentage: .613



Scouting The No. 1 Seed/No. 22 University of North Georgia Nighthawks 
Record: 25-4, 19-3 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 82-51 vs. Georgia College on March 6
Streak: 11 Wins

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2018-19 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Tamera Thorpe – 15.3
Rebounding: Julianne Sutton – 8.0
Assists: Vanessa Agrusa – 3.9
Steals: Tamera Thorpe – 1.6
Blocks: Amber Skidgel – 1.5
Field Goal Percentage: Julianne Sutton - .555
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Amber Skidgel - .380
Free Throw Percentage: Tamera Thorpe - .782
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 76.2
Rebounding: 44.0
Assists: 17.9
Steals: 6.9
Blocks: 5.0
Field Goal Percentage: .452
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .337
Free Throw Percentage: .695