Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Game 14 vs. LaGrange: Sunday, Dec. 28 @ 2 p.m.
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ATLANTA – The Georgia State women's basketball team (5-8, 1-1 SBC) return home after the holidays to host the LaGrange Panthers (5-4, 1-0 CCS). The Panthers are set to tip off on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. inside the GSU Convocation Center.
SERIES HISTORY
Georgia State leads the all-time series against LaGrange College, holding a perfect 2-0 record across two meetings dating back to 2022. The Panthers have outscored the Panthers of LaGrange by a combined 174 points across both games, averaging 87.0 points per contest. Both meetings have taken place at home, as Georgia State looks to continue their undefeated mark inside the GSU Convocation.
BETWEEN THE LINES
LaGrange enters the matchup with a 5-4 overall record and a 1-0 mark in conference play, though the Panthers are looking to snap a one-game skid after a 70-45 loss at GCSU on Dec. 15. LaGrange has shown comfort away from home this season, posting a 3-2 road record, while splitting contests at home (1-1) and on neutral floors (1-1). LaGrange and Georgia State share a common opponent with Oglethorpe, both landing the Petrels as a season opener. LaGrange split two tightly contested matchups with the Stormy Petrels, with both games decided by five points or fewer, while Georgia State opened its season with a dominant 108-59 victory over Oglethorpe on Nov. 3 at the GSU Convocation Center.
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. Georgia State ranks second in the SBC in free throws made per game (14.77), third in steals per game (12.5) and fourth in turnovers forced per contest (21.77). Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu remains a steady presence at the line, ranking third in the conference in total free throws made (42). At the center of Georgia State's success is Crystal Henderson, who continues to pace the league in multiple categories. Henderson ranks second in the Sun Belt in total assists (54) and fourth in assists per game (4.2. She sits fourth in the conference in total points (197) and field goals made (74), while also ranking fifth in points per game (15.2). On the defensive end, Henderson ranks fifth in both total steals (30) and steals per game (2.31).
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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