MORROW, Ga. – Offense, defense and everything in between seems to have been Clayton State (6-1, 0-0 PBC) men's soccer's strength as they appear in the Top-10 of seven NCAA Division II statistical categories as they head to Auburn-Montgomery (3-3, 1-0 GSC) for a non-conference matchup on Saturday, September 28. Game time is set for 7 p.m. (EST) in Montgomery, Alabama.

It will be just the third time the teams have met, with the first two seeing a 20 year gap. AUM notched a 3-1 victory on September 12, 1996 at Laker Field while Clayton State won by the same score on September 14, 2016 in Montgomery, Alabama. Most recently the Lakers delivered a 5-1 victory at Laker Field on September 27, 2017. Scheduled to play in 2018, that game was cancelled due to inclement weather.
 
NATIONAL STATISTICAL RANKINGS
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 25 release, they are third in the nation in total goals (23), fourth in goals against average (.306), fifth in total points (59), sixth in save percentage (.929), eighth in scoring offense (3.29), ninth in shutout percentage (.714) and 10^th in points per game (8.43).
 
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 and fifth, respectively. He will rejoin the national rankings once he hits that percentage.

On top of that, junior goalkeeper Theo Blachon (St. Etienne, France) is tied for first in the country with five shutouts, is fourth in goals against average (0.28) and fifth in save percentage (.929) and fifth in goalie minutes played (589.05). Additionally, sophomore Brad Kay (Manchester, England) is 11^th in total goals with five.
 
COVERAGE
Coverage of the game will be available through both live video and live stats. Both are available on www.ClaytonStateSports.com.

Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 6-1, 0-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 5-0 at Shorter on September 24
Streak: Two Wins

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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  – 634:05
Save Percentage: Theo Blachon – .929
Goals Against Average: Theo Blachon – 0.28
Saves: Theo Blachon – 26
Wins: Theo Blachon – 6
Shutouts: Theo Blachon – 5
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 23
Assists: 16
Points: 62
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 0.28
Save Percentage: .929
Shutouts: 5


Scouting The University of Auburn-Montgomery Warhawks
Record: 3-3, 1-0 GSC
Last Time Out: W, 1-0 at Union on September 22
Streak: Three Wins
 
Quick Links
Men's Soccer Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Goals: Thomas Carlile, Renan Diniz – 1
Assists: Phillip Spickenbaum - 3
Points: Thomas Carlile – 6
 
Individual Statistical Goalkeeper Leaders
Minutes: Alexander Kraus – 368:50
Save Percentage: Alexander Kraus - .733
Goals Against Average: Alexander Kraus – 0.98
Saves: Alexander Kraus – 11
Wins: Alexander Kraus – 3
Shutouts: Alexander Kraus – 1
 
Team Offensive Statistics
Goals: 8
Assists: 6
Points: 22
 
Team Defensive Statistics
Goals Against Average: 1.31
Save Percentage: .724
Shutouts: 1