Volleyball Set to Open Conference Play Friday

Georgia State's first Sun Belt test will come in a trio of matches at Troy

Georgia State (1-1) vs. Troy (0-0)
Troy, Ala.
Friday, Sept. 25 | 12:00 p.m.
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Friday, Sept. 25 | 7:00 p.m. ET
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Saturday, Sept. 26 | 2:00 p.m. ET
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ATLANTA- After defeating Mercer in a five-set thriller to open play at the GSU Sports Arena, Georgia State heads to the Yellowhammer State to open Sun Belt play. The Panthers will battle Troy in a trio of matches, starting with a doubleheader Friday and concluding with an afternoon performance Saturday.

SCOUTING GEORGIA STATE
> Last weekend's match marked the second five-set match for Georgia State on the young season, as the Panthers fell to Chattanooga in one during opening weekend action.
> Leah Wilcox leads the team, averaging 3.90 kills per set. A consistent threat for the Panthers, the senior accumulated the second most kills (208) on last year's squad.
> Ava Vlkovic leads the Sun Belt in aces per set (0.67). The freshman's service marks are also tied for fifth in all of NCAA competition.
> Jordan Shoemaker has dished out 101 assists in just two games this season. Her 10.10 assists per set is best for fifth in the NCAA.
> Meisheia Griffin, who has led GSU in blocking for three consecutive seasons, has started a strong senior campaign at the net. Her 1.50 blocks per set also ties for fifth in the NCAA.
> In last weekend's match junior transfer, Emma Clark, made her debut in a GSU uniform.

SCOUTING TROY
> Friday's meeting will mark the first outing on Troy's 2020 schedule.
> Troy finished the 2019 season with a 23-10 record, ending in a second round appearance at the NIVC
> The Trojans return 12 players from last year's squad, including Amara Anderson and Cheyenne Hayes, Preseason All-Sun Belt selections
> Troy was picked to finish second in the Sun Belt East in this year's preseason poll
> Josh Lauer is in his fourth season as head coach.

THE MATCH
> GSU holds a 17-16 narrow edge in the overall record between the two conference foes.
> The Trojans have won three consecutive matches against the Panthers.
> GSU last defeated Troy in a five-set match at home in 2018.

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Players Mentioned

#12 Meisheia Griffin: 6' 0"; Senior

#2 Jordan Shoemaker: 5' 7"; Senior

#1 Leah Wilcox: 5' 8"; Senior

#15 Emma Clark: 6' 1"; Junior

#8 Ava Vlkovic: 5' 7"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#12 Meisheia Griffin
: 6' 0"; Senior

#2 Jordan Shoemaker
: 5' 7"; Senior

#1 Leah Wilcox
: 5' 8"; Senior

#15 Emma Clark
: 6' 1"; Junior

#8 Ava Vlkovic
: 5' 7"; Freshman