ATLANTA – No. 16 Georgia State (8-3) secured a 3-0 record Wednesday during the annual Day of Duals tournament hosted at the GSU Beach Complex. Beginning with a meeting against Austin Peay, the Sandy Panthers recorded a 4-1 victory to remain undefeated in the all-time series against the Governors. GSU returned to the sand in the afternoon for a rematch with No. 15 FAU. The Sandys fell to the Owls in the season opener, 4-1. However, Georgia State edged out FAU in a 3-2 victory on home sand. The day closed with a contest against Sun Belt Conference rival, Mercer. Georgia State secured a 4-1 win over the Bears, propelling the Sandy Panthers to 2-0 in Sun Belt action.
Sun Belt Pair of the Week,
Destiny White and
Savannah Ebarb, along with
Angel Ferary and
Bella Ferary and
Lila Bordis and
Aree Keller all compiled three wins in today's effort.
Tournament Notes:
- Angel Ferary and Bella Ferary's win over Mercer marked their 83rd victory as a pair, which ties program history for most career wins by a pair.
- Savannah Ebarb and Destiny White continue to play a pivotal role in the Sandy Panthers' lineup, notching a 10-1 record so far in 2024
- Georgia State is currently on a six game winning streak.
- After today, the Panthers hold a 52-9 (.85) overall home record.
- Georgia State remains undefeated while facing Mercer, dating back to 2013
Up Next:
- Beth Van Fleet's squad will travel to Long Beach, Calif., to face Grand Canyon and Long Beach State next Wednesday (3/13)
- Georgia State's last meeting with Grand Canyon occurred in 2023, resulting in a 3-2 loss. Georgia State's lone win over the Antelopes occurred during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Championships in which the Sandy Panthers entered the match as the underdog.
- The Sandy Panthers last faced host, Long Beach State, in 2018. GSU will look to secure their first program victory over the Beach.
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