Georgia State faces South Alabama, aims to end home skid

Published Feb. 4, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

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South Alabama Jaguars (15-7, 5-4 Sun Belt) at Georgia State Panthers (8-10, 2-5 Sun Belt)

Atlanta; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Georgia State plays South Alabama looking to break its four-game home skid.

The Panthers are 4-4 in home games. Georgia State is seventh in the Sun Belt at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 67.8 points while holding opponents to 42.9% shooting.

The Jaguars are 5-4 in conference games. South Alabama has a 3-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. The Jaguars won the last meeting 74-65 on Jan. 14. Charles Manning Jr. scored 20 points to help lead the Jaguars to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kane Williams is averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals for the Panthers. Corey Allen is averaging 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 36.0% over the past 10 games for Georgia State.

Manning is scoring 17.3 points per game and averaging 4.2 rebounds for the Jaguars. Kayo Goncalves is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for South Alabama.

LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 3-7, averaging 64.9 points, 30.5 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 37.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.4 points per game.

Jaguars: 6-4, averaging 73.4 points, 29.1 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.6 points.

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