AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Clayton State University men's basketball team played the Augusta University Jaguars at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wednesday evening.  The Lakers fell to Augusta, 73-61. 
 
The Lakers saw early offensive production from Jamall Clyce, Eddie Page, and Tyler Shirley in the first half.  The score read 11-8, early in the first half.  Travis Harper II then scored the next seven Laker points, but the Jaguars led 17-15.  The Jaguars were up 25-19 but a jumper by Clyce and a dunk by Mohamad Diallo cut the game to 24-23 with 5:30 left in the half.  The Jaguars then went on a 11-0 run and led 35-23. 
 
The Lakers ended the half on an 8-2 run but trailed 38-31 going into the halftime break. 
 
Halftime: Augusta 38, Clayton State 31
 
Wes Williams and Harper II both hit threes to begin the second half as the Lakers cut the Jaguar lead to 43-37.  Baqi Lecky and Diallo then hit the next eight points for the Lakers as they still were behind, 57-45.  A Shirley dunk ignited an 8-2 run and made the score 59-53.  Augusta then answered with a 9-2 run and made the score, 68-55. 
 
Augusta used timely runs as the bested the Lakers, 73-61. 
 
GAME VITALS
Final: Augusta 73, Clayton State 61
Records: Augusta: 8-5 (1-2 PBC) | Clayton State: 5-8 (1-2 PBC)
Location: Christenberry Fieldhouse | Augusta University | Augusta, Ga.
 
QUICK HITS

• Harper II led the Lakers with 16 points and six boards.
• Diallo followed with eight points off the bench. 
• Clyce and Shirley each contributed five boards.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers return home as they host the #23 Lander University Bearcats at the Loch on Saturday, January 13^th.  Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and Saturday is also Community Day.  Kids can participate in a pre-game poster signing with your favorite Laker players. Please visit claytonstatesports.com for more information. 
 
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