MORROW, Ga. – The Clayton State University men's basketball fell at the Loch to Lander University, 76-63, on Saturday afternoon.  Three Lakers scored in double-figures in this contest. 
 
The Lakers and Bearcats played an even beginning to the first half, but the Lakers took the early lead at 12-9.  Travis Harper II, who ended with a career-high 22 points, tallied seven of those points. Then, Lander went on an 11-3 run and made the score, 20-15.  Baqi Lecky nailed a three during that run.  Later in the half and with the score deadlocked at 24, the Bearcats tossed in 10 straight points and extended their lead to 34-24. 
 
The Lakers responded with scoring 12 of the final 14 points of the half and took a 36-35 lead going into the halftime break.  Harper II converted a four-point play during that stretch. 
 
Halftime: Clayton State 36, Lander 35
 
Lander got off to a great start to start the second half as they dropped in the first nine points and retook the lead at 44-36.  Bryce Weinmunson then broke up that run by draining a three and a jumper, making the score 44-41.  The Bearcats continued to control the tempo in the second half.  After Weinmunson buried a three making the score, 57-47, Lander went on a 13-2 run and jumped out to a 68-49 lead. 
 
Brian Coffey II and Harper II combined to score the final six points for the Lakers but ultimately Lander proved too much as they defeated Clayton State, 76-63. 
 
GAME VITALS
Final: Lander 76, Clayton State 63
Records: Lander: 11-4 (3-2 PBC) | Clayton State: 2-12 (0-4 PBC)
Location: The Loch | Clayton State University | Morrow, Ga.
 
QUICK HITS

• Harper II led the Lakers with his second 20+ game with 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting including going 5-for-7 from behind the arc.
• Coffey II followed with 13 and Weinmunson dropped in a career-high 11 points.
• Wes Williams led the Lakers with eight boards and Christian Chambers followed with five.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers travel to Greenwood, S.C. to play these same Lander University Bearcats on Monday, January 16^th.  Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
 
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