What you need to know:
* Georgia State opened the season with a 68-50 win at Morehead State Friday night in Morehead, Ky.
* The Panthers forced 26 turnovers and outrebounded the Eagles 51-40.
* GSU is back in action Saturday at 6 p.m. in a neutral-site matchup with Eastern Michigan.
MOREHEAD, Ky. - Behind 19 steals and 22 points off turnovers, Georgia State’s women’s basketball team defeated Morehead State 68-50 Friday night to kick off the 2016-17 season. Sophomores Madison Newby and Astaja Tyghter led the team with 13 points each.