What you need to know:
* Georgia State fell to No. 1 USC 5-0 before closing out the Gamecock Invitational with a win over No. 9 South Carolina 3-2 Sunday evening.
* The Panthers (11-8, 3-1) finished the tournament strong by winning matches in the No. 1, 2 and 5 flights versus the Gamecocks to come home with the victory.
* GSU returns home to host the Diggin’ Duals at the GSU Beach Volleyball Complex this Saturday and Sunday. The team kicks off the tournament with LSU Saturday at 12:30 p.