What you need to know:
* The Panthers will open their 20-match schedule Monday night against the Clayton State Lakers.
* GSU returns nine starters from last year's squad, and welcomes seven newcomers.
* Kick off is set for 7 p.m. at the GSU Soccer Complex.
ATLANTA- After a week of preseason workouts, the Georgia State men’s soccer team will host Clayton State Monday night for the first of two exhibition matches.
GSU is looking to build on last season’s offensive momentum, with a scoring offense that ranked 11th in nation. The Panthers ended last season as the runner-up in the conference tournament, falling to Coastal Carolina after a late goal in the second half of the tournament finals.