| Clayton State Lakers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Clayton State University |
| Conference | Peach Belt |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Jermaine Rolle[1] |
| Location | Morrow, Georgia |
| First season | 1989 |
| Varsity teams | 10 (5 men's, 4 women's, 1 co-ed) |
| Basketball arena | Athletics & Fitness Center |
| Soccer stadium | Laker Field |
| Mascot | Loch[2] |
| Nickname | Lakers |
| Colors | Blue and Georgia Clay[3] |
| Website | claytonstatesports |
| Team NCAA championships | |
| 1[4] | |
The Clayton State Lakers are the athletic teams that represent Clayton State University, located in Morrow, Georgia, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Peach Belt Conference since the 1995–96 academic year.
Clayton State competes in eleven intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field (both indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, and track and field (both indoor and outdoor). Women's tennis was discontinued at the end of the 2016–17 academic year.[5]
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Conference affiliations
NCAA
- Peach Belt Conference (1995–present)[6]
Varsity teams
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Cross country | Cross country |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Soccer | Track and field (indoor) |
| Track and field (indoor) | Track and field (outdoor) |
| Track and field (outdoor) |
National championships
Team
Clayton State University won its first national championship in school history when the Lakers won the NCAA Division II women's basketball national title in 2011. It is still the only women's basketball championship won by a team from the Southeast Region.[7]
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | Opponent/Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Women's Basketball | 2011 | Michigan Tech | 69–50 |
Notable alumni
Men's basketball
Men's golf
Men's soccer
Women's soccer
References
- ^ "Clayton State Announces the Appointment of Jermaine Rolle as its new Director of Athletics". Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "University Mascot Loch". Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "University Brand Standards" (PDF). Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 PBC CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE". Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Clayton State Athletics Announces Suspension of Women's Tennis". 27 April 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "Conference History". Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Staff (March 26, 2011). "Clayton State wins Division II women's title". Retrieved 26 March 2011.
External links
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