The Fayette Citizen-Sports Page
Wednesday, February 3, 1999
Lakers lose to Lander

Clayton State hosted Lander University on Saturday and, despite some amazing performances, lost both games. The Lady Lakers trailed Lander by seven points at the half and then allowed the Senators to open the second half with a 24-7 run. The Senators held a commanding 69-44 lead with 12 minutes remaining and never looked back, winning by a score of 88-74.

One bright spot for the Lady Lakers was junior Mandy Cowan's 34 points, a new school record. Cowan also pulled down 14 rebounds. She is averaging a team high 16.5 points a game this season and recorded her third double-double of the season on Saturday.

The Clayton State men overcame a 20 -point deficit in the second half against Lander University, only to lose in the last second of the game, 65-64. The Lakers went on a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter and held a two -point lead with a minute left in the game. They worked the clock down but could not convert, leaving Lander wide open for the three pointer that handed the Lakers their eighth loss of the season.

Freshman Charlie Frazier Jr. led the team with 15 points. The Lakers will travel to Kennesaw State for an exciting doubleheader on Wednesday.

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