Clayton State ranked 22^nd in this week’s NABC/Division II Top 25 Coach’s Poll
Lakers gear up for Peach Belt Conference Top 25 showdown against eighth-ranked Augusta State

MORROW, Ga. – FEBRUARY 20, 2007 – Losing twice last week has made the Clayton State Lakers take a hit in the NABC/Division II Top 25 Coach’s Poll.

The Poll was released on Tuesday, and it had Clayton State ranked 22^nd in the new rankings. That’s down nine spots from last week’s ranking of 13^th in the nation. However, defeats last week against Georgia Southwestern and North Georgia forced the Lakers to dive this week. However, Clayton State has a chance to make ascension before the end of the regular season.

The Lakers play host to eighth-ranked Augusta State on Wednesday in a Peach Belt Conference Top 25 showdown.

Clayton State received 34 points in this week’s poll, three points behind 21^st-ranked Barton, four-points behind 20^th-ranked Henderson State and six points behind 19^th-ranked Cal-Poly Pomona. Defending NCAA Division II National Champion Winona State continues to be the nation’s Top-ranked Division II team.

This season, Clayton State has been ranked in all 13 NABC/Division II Top 25 Coach’s Polls.

The much-anticipated showdown between Clayton State and Augusta State is set for Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Athletics and Fitness Center.