Panthers Face Troy in New Year's Eve Showdown

D'Marcus Simonds is scoring 21.6 points per game.What You Need to Know:

* Georgia State will close out 2017 with a New Year's Eve showdown with Troy at Trojan Arena.

* Sophomore D'Marcus Simonds leads the Panthers averaging 21.6 points per game, ranked No. 24 in the NCAA.

* This marks the fourth time the Panthers and Trojans meet during 2017 with each team winning on the opponent's home court and Troy taking the third match-up in the Sun Belt tournament semifinals in New Orleans.

MOBILE, Ala.-Georgia State and Troy will close out 2017 on New Year’s Eve meeting for the fourth time during the calendar year with each program looking to pick up its first Sun Belt Conference win. Tip is set for 4:15…