What you need to know:
* Georgia State lost 78-66 Tuesday against Akron in the first game of the GSU Holiday Classic.
* The Panthers were led by Astaja Tyghter who finished with 16 points.
* Georgia State will wrap up the Holiday Classic on Thursday at 1 p.m. vs. Elon.
ATLANTA - Astaja Tyghter, Makeba Ponder and Haley Gerrin scored 16, 15 and 12 points, respectively, in Georgia State’s 78-66 loss to Akron Tuesday afternoon at the GSU Sports Arena.