What You Need to Know:
* Georgia State opened a big first half lead before holding on to earn a 72-68 win over Troy on Thursday evening at the GSU Sports Arena.
* Jeremy Hollowell led all scorers with 22 points after opening the game with four 3-pointers in the first eight minutes.
* At 9-3, the Panthers are tied for the second-best 12-game start in program history and won their 13th-straight at home, the third-longest streak in program history.
ATLANTA-Led by 22 points from Jeremy Hollowell, Georgia State opened a big first half lead and held off a late Troy surge to earn a 72-68 win over the Trojans on Thursday night at the GSU Sports Arena.