JACKSONVILLE, Ala. ? Leading 53-51 in the second period, Georgia State used a 14-0 run to out distance Jacksonville State en route to a 78-67 victory in women's basketball non-conference action Saturday evening at the Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Four players scored in double figures for the Panthers (2-3), who won their second straight contest. Freshman forward Danyiell McKeller (Fayetteville, N.C.) paced Georgia State with a career-best 21 points and a game-high nine rebounds. Senior guard Kelcey Roegiers-Jensen (St. Petersburg, Fla.) totaled 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Sophomore guard Brittany Hollins (Columbia, S.C.) collected 13 points, six rebounds and game-highs of seven assists and seven steals. Freshman guard Tabitha David (Mableton, Ga.) collected double figures for the second straight game as a new entry into the starting lineup. She finished with 10 points and added five assists.

Jacksonville State (3-3), which loses its third consecutive game and first at home, was led by Jolie Efezokhae, who had a game-high 22 points and a team-leading seven boards. LaTonya McKinney posted 18 points and five assists. Cobie Carlisle finished with 12.

In a game featuring nine ties and nine lead changes, the Panthers broke open the contest, holding the Gamecocks scoreless for a four minute stretch late in the second period. McKeller, Roegiers-Jensen and sophomore center Marcquitta Head (Conley, Ga.) each added four points during the spurt. Head ended the contest with nine points and eight rebounds before fouling out with 1:55 left in the game.

“We put ourselves into foul trouble late in the first half and into the second period,” stated head coach Lea Henry, who is three wins shy of 200 victories at Georgia State (197-155). “But, our freshmen are really beginning to contribute well for us and helped with this victory. They believe in themselves and in each other when they are out there on the court, and it is paying dividends for us. However, we still need to limit our mistakes, including turnovers and making fouls. We are still progressing to where we need to be, and I am confident we are going to get there.”

Georgia State shot 48 percent for the game, including 54 percent in the second period. The Panthers out rebounded the Gamecocks, 45-34, and dished out 20 assists while making 12 steals. Jacksonville State connected at 42 percent. The game was tied, 35-all at halftime.

Georgia State completes its five-game road swing to start the regular season. The Panthers' home opener will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Sports Arena against Samford.

Fans are encouraged to be in attendance early Tuesday as Georgia State will honor former players Patechia Hartman (jersey honored) and Monica Thomas (career 3-point leader) as well as current player Vatai Smith (single-season blocked shot record) prior to the start of the game.

Box Score

Georgia State (2-3) ? 35-43=78

Jacksonville State (3-3) ? 35-32=67