Dismuke USCB Graphic
53
Clayton St. CSU 10-15,7-11 Peach Belt
76
Winner USC Beaufort USCB 17-9,14-5 Peach Belt
Clayton St. CSU
10-15,7-11 Peach Belt
53
Final
76
USC Beaufort USCB
17-9,14-5 Peach Belt
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Clayton St. CSU 10 15 14 14 53
USC Beaufort USCB 22 17 18 19 76

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Taj Jones: Sports Information Intern

Dismuke Posts Double-Double in Loss at USC Beaufort

The Lakers stand in a tie for sixth in the PBC with two regular season games left

BLUFFTON, S.C. – The Clayton State University men's basketball team traveled to Bluffton S.C. to take on the Sand Sharks of USC Beaufort on Saturday evening. From the start, the game was fast and physical, with both teams trading baskets early. The Lakers stayed active, showing strong effort, but the Sand Sharks ultimately held the lead and pulled away down the stretch winning, 76-53.
 
From the opening tip, the Lakers came out strong. Dazjanae Greene hit the team's first three pointer to set the tone, while Jasmyn Burts attacked the paint, creating opportunities for herself and her teammates. Tianna Dismuke and Etaria Gibbons controlled the boards, grabbing key rebounds and keeping possessions alive. Kyla Greene scored inside, and Nya Young set up teammates with smart passes. That energy carried through the second quarter as the Lakers battled to stay within striking distance heading into halftime.
 
Halftime: USC Beaufort 39, Clayton State 25
 
After the break, the Lakers pushed to chip away at the lead. Burts and Gibbons attacked the basket, while Dismuke made hustle plays on both ends, grabbing rebounds and forcing turnovers. In the fourth quarter, Burts and Dismuke continued scoring inside, Kyla Greene stayed active on the boards, and Young added two assists. Jada Grigsby hit a three point shot to give the Lakers a spark late in the game. Despite their effort and energy, USC Beaufort maintained control, keeping the Lakers from closing the gap, winning the game, 76-53.
 
QUICK HITS
  • Burts led the Lakers with 13 points.
  • Dismuke followed with a double-double with 10 points and 11 boards, eight of which were grabbed on the offensive glass. 
  • USC Beaufort outrebounded the Lakers, 35-32.
  • The Lakers forced 15 turnovers.
  • Clayton State scored 30 points in the paint
 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (10-15, 7-11 PBC) will travel to Saint Augustine, Fla., to take on the Flagler College Saints on Wednesday, February 25, with tip-off scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
 
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