STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern's home women's basketball contest against Georgia State on Monday, Feb. 22 will air live on ESPN3 and tip off at 7 p.m. The contest is a standalone game as the Eagle men will be taking on the Panthers the following day, Tuesday, Feb. 23, on ESPN2.
One point will be on the line in the Southern vs. State Rivalry Series, and the Eagles trail 6-3. Georgia Southern picked up a point by winning the first game against the Panthers this season 61-50 Jan. 19 in Atlanta. It will be the 41st meeting between the in-state rivals, and the Eagles have won the last two over Georgia State but the two are tied 2-2 in the last four meetings dating back to the 2012-13 season.