MORROW, Ga. – In a matchup of two of the highest scoring teams in the country, Clayton State (5-1, 0-0 PBC) men's soccer travels to Shorter (4-1, 0-0 GSC) for a non-conference showdown on Tuesday, September 24. Game time is set for 7 p.m. in Rome, Georgia.
 
The Lakers hold a 5-1 record in the all-time series against the Hawks dating back to the first meeting on October 23, 2003. That 5-0 road decision would be the first of three straight victories, including a 1-0 final the following October 23 at Laker Field and another 5-0 win in Rome, Georgia on September 30, 2005.
 
Shorter would pick up their lone win, a 2-1 decision in Rome, when the series resumed on September 24, 2014. Clayton State delivered a 4-0 victory on September 23, 2015 and most recently 7-1 on September 6, 2018, both at Laker Field.
 
NATIONAL STATISTICAL RANKINGS
Shorter enters the game as the top scoring team in the country, averaging 5.75 goals per game and leading in total goals (23) and points per game (15.75). They are also second in both assists per game (4.25), total assists (17) and total points (63).
 
Individually, Felix Guijosa leads the country in assists per game (1.25) and total assists (5) while Jackson Wheatley (3.75) and Thallison Alex (3.0) are second and third, respectively, in points per game. Wheatley is also second in goals per game (1.75) and third in goals (7) and points (15).
 
No shrinking violet, Clayton State has made their mark nationally, both by breaking back into the national polls for the first time in eight years last week at No. 19 but in the statistical rankings as well. As of the September 23 release, they are sixth in the nation in total goals (18) as a team, 10^th in scoring offense (3.0), 11^th in total points (45) and 19^th in points per game (7.5). Defensively the Lakers come in at sixth in the country in goals against average (.361), seventh in save percentage (.923) and 10^th in shutout percentage (.667).
 
Individually, the numbers are just as impressive as redshirt-senior Ryan King (County Durham, England) has delivered a tremendous start to the season. While he currently falls below the threshold of playing in 75-percent of his team's games, his totals of seven goals and 15 points would tie for third in both categories. He will rejoin the national rankings.
 
On top of that, junior goalkeeper Theo Blachon (St. Etienne, France) is tied for the second most shutouts in the country with four, is 6^th in goals against average (0.33) and 7^th in save percentage (.923) and 14^th in goalie minutes played (499.05). Additionally, sophomore Brad Kay (Manchester, England) is 23^rd in total goals with four.
 
COVERAGE
Coverage of the game will be available through live stats but a live video link is not currently available. All multimedia links are available on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.

Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 5-1, 0-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 3-0 vs. West Alabama on September 21
Streak: One Win

Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Ryan King – 7
Assists: Theo Blachon, Hector Gutierrez, Mitro Turunen – 2
Points: Ryan King – 15
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Theo Blachon  – 454:05
Save Percentage: Theo Blachon – .905
Goals Against Average: Theo Blachon – 0.40
Saves: Theo Blachon – 19
Wins: Theo Blachon – 4
Shutouts: Theo Blachon – 3
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 18
Assists: 12
Points: 48
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 0.33
Save Percentage: .923
Shutouts: 4

 
Scouting The Shorter University Hawks
Record: 4-1, 0-0 GSC
Last Time Out: W, 7-0 vs. Georgia Southwestern on September 21
Streak: One Win
 
Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Jackson Wheatley – 7
Assists: Felix Guijosa – 5
Points: Jackson Wheatley – 15
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Matthew Shorrocks – 231:30
Save Percentage: Matthew Shorrocks - .545
Goals Against Average: Matthew Shorrocks – 2.33
Saves: Matthew Shorrocks – 12
Wins: Matthew Shorrocks – 4
Shutouts: Matthew Shorrocks – 1
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 24
Assists: 18
Points: 66
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 1.80
Save Percentage: .591
Shutouts: 1