Location: Atlanta, Ga.  
Game 11 vs. Kennesaw State: Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 2 p.m. 
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ATLANTA – The Georgia State women's basketball team (4-6, 0-0 SBC) returns to Atlanta for one more non-conference test before opening conference play, welcoming in-state foe Kennesaw State (5-3, 0-0 CUSA). The Panthers and Owls are set to tip off on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. inside the GSU Convocation Center. 

SERIES HISTORY 
Georgia State leads the all-time series against Kennesaw State, holding a 10-4 advantage across 14 meetings dating back to 1993. The Panthers controlled much of the early history, winning the first six matchups and building a dominant stretch from 1993 to 2013. Kennesaw State has narrowed the gap in recent years, taking three of the last six contests. The series is nearly even in Kennesaw, where Georgia State holds a 3-3 road record, while the Panthers have been strong at home with a 7-1 mark in Atlanta. The most recent matchup came on December 19, 2024, with Kennesaw State edging out a 65-62 win. 

BETWEEN THE LINES 
The Kennesaw State Owls enter Sunday's matchup riding early-season momentum, opening the year with a 5-3 record and winning four of their last six contests. The Owls have been strong at home with a 4-1 mark inside VyStar Arena, while sitting at 1-2 mark on the road. Five of their eight games have been decided by five points or fewer, including one-point wins over ETSU and Tennessee Tech. The Owls have demonstrated steady mid-60s scoring production, highlighted by commanding wins over Shorter and Thomas where they topped 80 points. Their defensive efforts have also been notable limiting three opponents to under 45. KSU's roster is anchored by graduate guard Keyarah Berry, who was named to the 2025-26 All-Conference USA Preseason Team, the program's first preseason all-league selection since 2022. 

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 continue to assert their dominance within the Sun Belt as they navigate the 2025-26 nonconference slate. The Panthers sit second in the SBC in free throws made per game (15.2), led by Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu, who tops the conference with 39 total makes and holds the fourth-best free-throw percentage at 81.3%. Georgia State has maintained its identity as a pressure-heavy unit, ranking third in the Sun Belt in steals per game (13.0) and fourth in turnovers forced per contest (21.9). Crystal Henderson continues to stand out as one of the SBC's most impactful guards. She ranks second in total assists (44), second in assists per game (4.4), and second in total field goals made (61). Henderson also sits third in both total points (162) and points per game (16.2). 

SWIPE SEASON 
Georgia State ranks 17th nationally in steals per game, averaging 13 per contest. Two Panthers sit inside the Sun Belt's top 15 in total steals, Crystal Henderson stands 10th with 22, while Grace Lanier follows at 13th with 21. Henderson is also closing in on program history as she is just 20 steals away from cracking GSU's all-time top 10, currently sitting at 156 for her career. 

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. 

LANIER LEGACY  
Grace Lanier etched her name into the record book with a standout performance against the FIU Panthers. The freshman posted her first collegiate double-double and shattered the GSU single-game steals record with 10 steals. She surpassed the previous mark of nine, set by Jylisa Williams against Delaware State on Dec. 21, 2008. 

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