ATLANTA — Crystal Henderson knocked down a game-winning shot with one second remaining, lifting the Georgia State women's basketball team (3-3, 0-0 SBC) to a 62-61 victory over the Stony Brook Seawolves (2-4, 0-0 CAA) on Monday afternoon inside the GSU Convocation Center.
Henderson led the way with 19 points and four steals as one of two Panthers in double figures. Kaleigh Addie added 13 points, while Gabbie Grooms chipped in nine.
On the defensive end, Georgia State held the Seawolves to just 31.1 percent shooting from the floor and 20.8 percent from three-point range, keeping Stony Brook in check throughout the afternoon.
How It Happened
After jumping out to a 10-9 advantage, Georgia State went on a 5-0 run with 4:10 left in the first quarter to increase its lead to 15-9. The Panthers then added one point to that lead by the end of the period and entered the quarter break with a 20-13 advantage. Georgia State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down three shots to account for nine of its 20 points.
The Panthers maintained their lead in the second frame and entered halftime with a 29-23 edge. Georgia State forced nine Stony Brook turnovers in the period, turning them into four points.
The Panthers had lost that lead by the end of the third quarter and entered the fourth frame with 45-45 split score. Georgia State played well near the basket, scoring 10 of its 16 points in the paint.
Georgia State then broke the tie in the game's final frame, outscoring Stony Brook 17-16 and taking control for good on a Henderson layup with 00:01 left to seize victory 62-61.
Game Notes
- This marks the 95th GSU victory for head coach Gene Hill.
- Henderson hit a buzzer beater with one second left.
- The Panthers held the Seawolves to only 31.1 percent shooting from the field.
- The Georgia State defense forced 25 turnovers.
- Crystal Henderson led the Panthers with a game-high 19 points.
- Georgia State got five rebounds from both Kaleigh Addie and Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu.
Up Next
The Panthers continue their tournament run Tuesday, Nov. 25, facing the Samford Bulldogs at 12 p.m. inside the GSU Convocation Center.
