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The Panthers enter the Sun Belt Conference Tournament this week, but not without our awards Photo by Matt Siciliano-Salazar | The Signal With the Georgia State men’s basketball team wrapping up the regular season Saturday night, they have reached postseason play, where one win ends the year. Their 14-5 record tied the second-best start in program history through 19 games, including six straight wins to end the year. Through these 19 regular-season games, the Panthers made their presence felt ...

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Sun Belt ranks dead last in the country in blowout percentage and is fourth in close game percentage, meaning this league is as competitive as it gets. Texas State, Georgia State, Coastal Carolina, and Louisiana all earned byes to the quarterfinals, but there were four other teams fighting for those in the final weekend, not including unanimous preseason favorite Little Rock. There’s talent up and down the board in this league, so expe...

The Panthers have arrived at the midway point of the season and look to keep the success rolling With an 8-5 record, Georgia State looks to keep the momentum going in the second half of the season. Photo Submitted by GSU Athletics The Panthers men’s basketball team has hit the midway mark of the season, and they currently have an 8-5 record. The team has already collected wins against Georgia Tech and conference rival Coastal Carolina. Panther assistant coach Jarvis Hayes credits the hot star...

The 2020-21 season for the Georgia State men’s basketball team seemed unlikely over the summer. With little practice and offseason preparation, the Panthers have maximized the time they’ve had together, displaying excellent chemistry on and off the court. Sitting at 8-4  the Panthers are clicking at the right time and making their presence felt as a dangerous team in the Sun Belt. Through the first ten games, the Panthers have showcased everything, from good to bad to even unique. The Good...

Georgia State defeats College of Charleston 72-55, maintains SBC tie at first Heading into Christmas vacation, the Georgia State Panthers took down the College of Charleston Cougars 72-55 Monday evening at the GSU Sports Arena. Now at 6-1, the win keeps the Panthers in a three-way tie for first place in the Sun Belt Conference standings with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Redshirt senior Corey Allen and redshirt junior Justin Roberts each provided Rob Lanier wi...