What you need to know:
* Georgia State lost to Penn State 69-42 on Thursday in the first of two games at the San Juan Shootout.
* Kennesha Nichols led the team with 12 points.
* GSU faces American Friday at 5:45 p.m.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Taking on Penn State in the first of two games at the San Juan Shootout, Georgia State was defeated 69-42 at the Ocean Center Thursday afternoon.
Georgia State got 12 points from Kennesha Nichols, but the rest of the Panthers struggled from the floor as the team shot just 28%.