The Clayton State University men's basketball team's upset bid fell short as they lost to #15 Lander University, 85-78, at Finis Horne Arena on Saturday afternoon. Keandre Bowles scored 23 points off the bench for the Lakers, and TJ Stargell added 20 points. The first half was evenly matched until Lander took a 12-point lead, but the Lakers cut the lead to four before halftime. In the second half, the Lakers narrowed the gap to one point with 1:21 left, but Lander finished the game on a 6-0 run. The Lakers drop to 7-15 and 3-9 in the conference, while Lander improves to 18-4 and 10-2 in the PBC.

By the Numbers
  • Keandre Bowles scored 23 points on 7-for-9 shooting
  • TJ Stargell contributed 20 points for the Lakers
  • The Lakers shot 84% from the free-throw line
State of Play
  • Clayton State drops to 7-15 and 3-9 in the conference
  • Lander improves to 18-4 and 10-2 in the PBC
  • The Lakers outrebounded the Bearcats, 33-27
What's Next

The Lakers will travel to Columbus State for the Battle of the Real CSU on Wednesday, February 14th, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Clayton State University men's basketball team lost 85-78 to #15 Lander University, despite strong performances from Keandre Bowles and TJ Stargell. The Lakers face Columbus State next.