MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. –  The Georgia College Men's Basketball team (9-2, 9-2 PBC) recovered from some early-game struggles to stretch a win streak to eight in a row, topping Clayton State University (0-8, 0-8 PBC) 72-60 Saturday in the Centennial Center.

The Bobcats got a balanced effort tonight, with four double-digit scorers and 10 of the 12 that played reaching the scoring column. GC was led by 18 points from senior Jordan Thomas (Conyers), shooting 7-for-13 overall and 3-for-6 from long range.

Senior Kohl Roberts (Atlanta) saw his double-double streak close at three games, going for 11 points and nine rebounds in today's action. Junior Wesley Simpson (DeLand, Florida/Union Grove HS [Ga.]) added 13 points and six boards, while senior Justin Cave (Savannah) provided a spark off the bench, netting 12 points in his first action this season, coming off an injury. Cave hit a pair from long range and was 5-for-9 overall. Another bench spark was junior Chris Parks (Buford) who added eight hard-fought points and four rebounds, including three on the offensive glass.

The Bobcats trailed by as much as 10 points early, as the Lakers owned a 21-11 advantage after a Jordan Curtis three-pointer with 12:10 left in the first half. Simpson banked a half-court heave at the buzzer, giving the Bobcats a 36-34 lead at the half.

GC never trailed in the second half, starting off on an 11-5 run. Thomas provided 10 of his 18 in the second half.

The Bobcats out-shot Clayton 42 percent to 37 percent from the floor, and dominated the rebounding battle 55-32. Points in the paint were also controlled by GC, to the tune of 46-16, or plus-30.

With a trio of three-pointers today, Thomas passed John John Steensland (2000) for second in school history with 224. The school's all-time leader is Shaun Keaton (2009) with 244.

The win puts GC at 9-2, good for second in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Standings. The top four teams advance to the PBC Tournament, beginning March 3.

The Bobcats are back in action Thursday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., hosting the University of North Georgia. GC Athletics has announced limited seating for Bobcat families and students. No visiting spectators are allowed. The full policy is available here: https://tinyurl.com/1e11exsf.

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