MORROW, Ga. – The Clayton State men's and women's basketball teams will host Peach Belt Conference doubleheaders on Saturday and Monday.
On Saturday, the Lakers host Young Harris College before welcoming USC Aiken on Monday. Saturday will tipoff at 1:30 p.m. while Monday begins at 5:30 p.m.
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The women will look to even the season series against both teams. The Lakers opened conference play with a 70-62 overtime loss at Young Harris on Jan. 5. Clayton State had only five available players in the first matchup.
In that game,
Audrey McElhaney scored a career-high 33 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. She also set a program record with 19 free throw attempts.
Clayton State is 17-2 all-time against Young Harris and has won nine of the last 10 matchups.
Against Aiken, Clayton State fell 66-65 in the first meeting. McElhaney again led the team with 17 points and 12 rebounds while
Timi'a Swanson had 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Lakers own a 27-15 record against the Pacers including an 8-2 mark over the last 10 games.
The men's team is looking to end a 10-game skid that began following a win against Young Harris 85-69 to start conference play.
In the first meeting with YHC, the Lakers hit 17 3-pointers as they won 85-69. The Mountain Lions do own the overall series, going 12-5 against Clayton State.
The Lakers will look to seek revenge on USC Aiken after falling 83-63 on Jan. 19. The overall series has been close with Aiken leading 22-21.
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