GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Georgia State's women's basketball team led Florida for most of the first half Saturday, but ended up falling 82-66 to the Gators to open the season.
Junior transfer Shay Fluker recorded a double-double in her Georgia State debut, finishing with 15 points and team-high 13 rebounds. Sophomore Jada Lewis, reigning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, led the Panthers with 20 points. Madison Newby played for the first time since her season-ending injury following the third game of the season last year and totaled 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals.