What you need to know:
* Georgia State travels to Emerson, Ga. to begin its quest for a CCSA Championship. The Panthers (19-12, 6-5) finished the regular season strong by winning three of four at the Battle on the Bayou last weekend.
* GSU enters the conference tournament as a No. 3 seed in Pool B. The Panthers match up against College of Charleston Friday at 10:30 a.m. and FAU later in the day at 3 p.m. Georgia State concludes round robin play Saturday versus LSU at noon and UAB at 3 p.