Brian Sims, Jr.
Brian Sims, Jr. and Clayton State face league leading USC Aiken in Peach Belt Conference action.

Men's Basketball By Joshua J. Darling, Sports Information Director with Maranda Thornton, Student Assistant

Visit From PBC Leading USC Aiken On Tap for Clayton State

MORROW, Ga. – Clayton State (2-9, 0-4 PBC) men's basketball faces a stiff test as Peach Belt Conference leading USC Aiken (9-6, 5-0 PBC) visits The Loch on Saturday, January 11. Game time is set for approximately 3:30 p.m. following the women's contest.
 
In a series that dates back to December of 1996, Clayton State holds a 20-19 edge and got the better of the Pacers with a come-from-behind 73-70 PBC semifinal victory on March 3, 2018. In 39 meetings, the teams are fairly evenly split in terms of venue, with the Lakers at 10-8 in Morrow and 8-8 on the road in Aiken.
 
They have met five times on a neutral court with the Pacers holding a slight 3-2 edge in those situations. Additionally, Clayton State has won four of the last seven meetings since February 10, 2016 but dropped a 99-76 decision at The Loch on December 17, 2018 and 97-93 on in Aiken on January 19, 2019.
 
Coverage of the game will be available both on live stats and live video with links on www.ClaytonStateSports.com and below. The call of the game will be brought to you by Bill Schindler and Mitch Evans.
 
Scouting The Clayton State University Lakers
Record: 2-9, 0-4 PBC
Last Time Out: L, 102-95 vs. Young Harris on January 8
Streak: Six Losses
 
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Kyle Kincey– 14.4 ppg.
Rebounding: Ricardo Saams, Jr. – 6.8 rpg.
Assists: Kyle Kincey – 3.3 apg.
Steals: Kyle Kincey – 1.4 spg.
Blocks: Gabriel Joseph-Bryan – 1.2 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Ricardo Saams, Jr – .607
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Bryan Hart – .330
Free Throw Percentage: Arusha Hunter – .938
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 82.5
Rebounding: 37.0
Assists: 13.5
Steals: 6.0
Blocks: 3.6
Field Goal Percentage: .431
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .307
Free Throw Percentage: .755


Scouting The USC Aiken Pacers 
Record: 9-6, 5-0 PBC
Last Time Out: W, 82-63 vs. Francis Marion on January 8
Streak: Two Wins
 
Quick Links
Men's Basketball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
 
2019-20 Individual Statistical Leaders
Scoring: Faison Brock – 17.6 ppg.
Rebounding: Faison Brock – 7.9 rpg.
Assists: Gus Rowland – 5.4 apg.
Steals: Gus Rowland – 1.9 spg.
Blocks: Robert Hill – 1.5 bpg.
Field Goal Percentage: Shaquan Jules – .727
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: Dhieu Deing – .350
Free Throw Percentage: Faison Brock – .833
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 78.1
Rebounding: 37.9
Assists: 13.0
Steals: 6.9
Blocks: 3.0
Field Goal Percentage: .455
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage: .303
Free Throw Percentage: .704
 
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Players Mentioned

Arusha Hunter

#5 Arusha Hunter

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6' 2"
Sophomore
Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

#15 Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

F
6' 6"
Sophomore
Kyle Kincey

#11 Kyle Kincey

G
6' 4"
Senior
Ricardo Saams Jr.

#4 Ricardo Saams Jr.

G/F
6' 5"
Sophomore
Bryan Hart

#2 Bryan Hart

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6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Arusha Hunter

#5 Arusha Hunter

6' 2"
Sophomore
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Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

#15 Gabriel Joseph-Bryan

6' 6"
Sophomore
F
Kyle Kincey

#11 Kyle Kincey

6' 4"
Senior
G
Ricardo Saams Jr.

#4 Ricardo Saams Jr.

6' 5"
Sophomore
G/F
Bryan Hart

#2 Bryan Hart

6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
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