CHARLESTON, S.C.-Despite a double-double from junior Josh Linder and a career-high 22 points from redshirt-sophomore Justin Roberts, Georgia State fell to the College of Charleston 84-80 on Saturday afternoon at TD Arena.
Linder finished with career-highs of 19 points and 12 rebounds for Georgia State (1-1) which couldn't overcome 28 fouls that saw four players foul out. Roberts went 7-of-9 from the floor and 7-of-10 from the free throw line.
College of Charleston (2-0) was led by Grant Riller who scored 23 points going a perfect 14-of-14 from the free throw line, while Brevin Galloway added 19 points.