Location: Spartanburg, S.C.
Game 3 vs. Wofford: Tuesday, Nov. 11 @ 7 p.m.
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ATLANTA – The Georgia State women's basketball team (1-1, SBC 0-0) continue their four-game road stint to Spartanburg, S.C to square off against the Wofford Terriers (1-1, SoCon 0-0). The tipoff is set for Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.
SERIES HISTORY
Georgia State and Wofford tipped off their brief history on December 6, 2002, in Atlanta, where the Panthers pulled out a one-point nailbiter to top the Terrier 59-58 in their inaugural clash. The two teams met again the following season on November 23, 2003, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with Georgia State taking a 61-47 victory to sweep the short series. The Panthers lead the all-time matchup 2-0, with one win at home and one on the road. Georgia State's 14-point win in 2003 stands as the largest margin between the two teams, while the 2002 game remains the closest, decided by just a single point. Across the two meetings, Georgia State has outscored Wofford 120-105, averaging 60 points per game against the Terriers.
BETWEEN THE LINES
The Wofford Terriers enter Tuesday's matchup with a 1-1 record and are looking to rebound from a close setback. The season opened with a historic 126-65 home win over Converse, which is the most points ever scored in program history. The Terriers also set a single-quarter record by scoring 42 points in the first quarter. Wofford's momentum was slowed in their most recent outing, as they fell 81-73 on the road at High Point .
Last season, Wofford was one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the nation and led the SoCon, connecting on 77.3 percent from the line, which ranked 26th nationally. The Terriers enter the 2025-26 season projected to finish fourth in the conference, led by standout sophomore Molly Masingale, the team's leading returning scorer and SoCon All-Preseason Team selection.
Wofford is set to face two more Sun Belt opponents later in the season. They will travel to Boone to take on Appalachian State and will host Georgia Southern at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.
CRYSTAL CLEAR
Junior leader Crystal Henderson was named to the 2025-26 Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team following a stellar 2024-25 campaign. Henderson started all 33 games for the Panthers, leading the team in assists (128, 3.9 pg), steals (79, 2.4 pg), minutes played (1,163, 35.2 pg) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.42). She finished second on the team in scoring with 379 points (11.5 ppg) and recorded 20 double-digit games, including four 20+ point performances. Henderson led the Sun Belt in minutes per game, ranked second in the conference in steals and steals per game, and finished fourth in assists and assist-to-turnover ratio.
Henderson was also named 2023-24 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year after leading all Sun Belt freshmen in scoring, steals and assists, and finishing top five in assists among all freshmen in the NCAA during the 2023-24 season. Henderson's honors marked the third Freshman of the Year honors in program history, and the first since the 2016-17 season.
SUN BELT DOMINANCE
The Panthers opened the 2025-26 campaign with a statement, immediately landing on the national charts following their first week performance. Georgia State sits fourth in the league in scoring offense (85.0 ppg) and third in turnover margin (+11.5), while also ranking fifth in three-pointers made per game (8.5). The Panthers are efficient with the ball, placing sixth in assists per game (14.5) and sixth in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.16). Offensively, averaging 26.0 points per game, and the team shows strong free-throw production, ranking fourth in the conference in attempts (23.0) and fifth in makes (15.5). On the glass, the Panthers are top-10 in the league in total rebounds (39.5 rpg), offensive rebounds (14.5 rpg), and defensive rebounds (25.0 rpg). Individually, Crystal Henderson leads the way, ranking third in the conference in points per game (21.5) and among the top 10 in assists per game (4.5), while Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu ranks second in the league in free throws made (12.0) and is one of the nation's top 20 players in double-doubles.
FRESH FACES
Georgia State welcomes six new faces to the roster for 2025-26, including two freshmen and four transfers ready to make an impact. Freshmen Savannah Robinson-Holmes and Grace Lanier bring youthful energy and potential, while transfers Ana Luiza Ramos Pires (Garden City CC), Nari Powers (Salt Lake CC), Ari Dyson (Trinity Valley CC), and ACC Power Four standout Gabbie Grooms brings collegiate experience and depth to bolster the Panthers' lineup.
SO INTERNATIONAL
Georgia State's roster features international flare with Finland native Monna Julkunen and Ana Luiza Ramos Pires from São Paulo, Brazil. A returning sophomore, Julkunen brings experience in Blue and White after appearing in 24 games last season. Pires joins the Panthers as a transfer from Garden City Community College, where she started nearly every game over two seasons.
HOLLOMAN HONORS
Graduate student Cheyenne Holloman was named a 2026 Kay Yow Servant Leader Award recipient, recognizing her dedication to service and leadership beyond the court. Presented by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, the award honors collegiate athletes who exemplify the values of legendary NC State coach Kay Yow, whose legacy continues through the fund's mission to advance cancer research and support women impacted by the disease.
HISTORIC SEASON OPENER
Georgia State opened the season in historic fashion Monday night, defeating Oglethorpe 108-59 at the GSU Convocation Center. The performance ranked third all-time in GSU history for both steals (26) and points (108) in a single game, marking one of the most dominant outings in program history.
SINCE '08
Crystal Henderson lit up the court in Georgia State's season opener against Oglethorpe, pouring in 24 points. That performance marks the first time since 2008 that a player has scored 24 or more points in a GSU season opener.
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