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Ga. --- DECEMBER 12, 2006 --- Each week this 2006-07 season
presents a new
level of success for the Clayton State Laker men’s basketball team.
The NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) presented its
latest Division II Top 25 Coach’s Poll on Tuesday, and Clayton State has
reached a new all-time high. The Lakers are ranked an unprecedented
second in the nation in this week’s poll, advancing two spots from being
ranked fourth last week.
This week’s ranking is the highest-ever national ranking for men’s
basketball at Clayton State. The Lakers advanced two spots after
Tarleton State and Southern Indiana both dropped their first games of
the season last week.
“The number two ranking in the nation is a nice honor for our team and
our university,” said Clayton State head coach Gordon Gibbons. “However,
it’s early in the season, and our squad is aware that there is a lot of
basketball still to play.
“Every game is a national game.”
The Lakers received 185 points in this week, trailing top-ranked and
defending NCAA Division II Winona State by 15 points. Clayton State
started the season ranked eighth in the preseason Division II poll, and
then advanced two spots each week to its current position. Clayton State
is only Peach Belt Conference team ranked in the Top 25.
Clayton
State is
currently 6-0 overall on the season following two victories last week.
The Lakers edged in-state rival West Georgia in overtime 70-69 on
Wednesday, followed by a 103-58 rout over Carver on Friday.
Clayton State puts its new ranking on the line on Saturday night at 7:30
p.m. with a rematch at West Georgia. |
