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Panthers Primed for #StateNotSouthern Showdown in Statesboro

Georgia State (4-9) vs. Georgia Southern (1-4)

Friday, Oct. 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Statesboro, Ga. 

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Saturday, Oct. 31 | 1:00 p.m. | Statesboro, Ga. 

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ATLANTA- After picking up two victories last weekend, Georgia State will battle in-state foe Georgia Southern in a pair of matches on the road this weekend. 

SCOUTING GEORGIA STATE

> GSU squared-off against Appalachian State last weekend in Boone, N.C. The Panthers fell in the first contest before taking the next two outings 3-1. 

> Clara Bednarek tallied double-digit kills in each performance, including a career-high 20 kills in a single match. 

> Bednarek was named the Sun Belt Freshman Player of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. 

> Erin Wyatt led the GSU offense in kills (16) during the series finale. 

> Ava Vlkovic recorded a career high 27-dig performance during the opening match.  

SCOUTING GEORGIA SOUTHERN

> The Eagles enter the weekend with a 1-4 record, the lone win against the Panthers earlier this season. 

> Last weekend South Alabama defeated Georgia Southern in three matches in Mobile, Ala. 

> This weekend's action will mark the first home contests for Georgia Southern this year. 

> The Georgia Southern offense is led by sophomore Mya Wilson, who averages 3.19 kills per set. 

> Chad Willis is in his second season at the program's helm. 

THE MATCH

> The two rivals faced each other in a pair of matches in Atlanta earlier this season. The squads exchanged 3-0 sweeps.

> GSU holds a 21-13 record in the overall series. 

> Fans can live stream all the matches on ESPN+ and follow via live stats. 

For more news and notes follow Georgia State on Instagram and Twitter (@GeorgiaStateVB) and Facebook (Georgia State Volleyball).



 
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Players Mentioned

Erin  Wyatt

#6 Erin Wyatt

5' 11"
Freshman
Clara Bednarek

#19 Clara Bednarek

6' 1"
Freshman
Ava  Vlkovic

#8 Ava Vlkovic

5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Erin  Wyatt

#6 Erin Wyatt

5' 11"
Freshman
Clara Bednarek

#19 Clara Bednarek

6' 1"
Freshman
Ava  Vlkovic

#8 Ava Vlkovic

5' 7"
Freshman