ORLANDO, FL—Georgia State softball opens the 2024 season at the University of Central Florida for the UCF Black and Gold Classic Friday-Sunday. 
 
The Panthers are slated to compete in five games at UCF, including matchups against Howard, UConn, Seattle, and UCF.
 
GSU returns 11 players, including Chloe Nadler, who is entering her final season. The Panthers welcome four newbies, including Winthrop transfer Sydney Boulware, who is expected to see a lot of field time this season. 
 
Georgia State vs. the UCF Black and Gold Classic:
 
Friday, Feb. 9:
Vs. Howard- 10:00 a.m.
Vs. UConn- 12:30 p.m.
 
Saturday, Feb. 10:
Vs. Howard- 12:30 p.m. 
Vs. Seattle- 3:00 p.m.
 
Sunday, Feb. 11:
Vs. UCF- 12:00 p.m.
 
After opening its season in Orlando, Georgia State softball will return home for a matchup against Mercer on Feb. 14 at 5:00 p.m.