Location: Miami, Fla.  
Game 9 vs. FIU: Friday, Dec. 5 @ 7 p.m. 
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MIAMI, Fla. – The Georgia State women's basketball team (4-4, 0-0 SBC) takes flight to Miami for a two-game road swing, kicking off their Florida trip against FIU. The Panthers will tip off against the Panthers on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. 

SERIES HISTORY 
Georgia State trails the all-time series against FIU, with the Panthers from Miami holding a 24-4 advantage across 28 meetings. FIU's control over the history was shaped largely by a dominant run from 1992-98, when they claimed 17 of their 24 total wins in the series. In Atlanta, Georgia State has fared slightly better, earning two of its four wins at home but still holding a 2-9 record in the series. The most recent meeting came on November 11, 2019, when FIU secured a 70-63 victory. 

BETWEEN THE LINES 
The FIU Panthers enter their upcoming matchup with a 3-3 record after battling through a tough road stretch to open the 2025-26 season. They found their rhythm at home during the FIU Thanksgiving Classic, picking up two strong wins and extending their undefeated home streak to 3-0. FIU returns two CUSA All-Conference honorees, Parris Atkins and Fantasia James, to the 2025-26 roster. FIU's roster is one of the most internationally diverse in Conference USA, with 12 of 14 players hailing from outside the United States. 

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 have made their mark early in Sun Belt play during the opening stretch of the 2025-26 season. Georgia State leads the league in free throws made at 15.88 per contest and ranks third in the conference with 13.0 steals per game. The Panthers are also ranked fourth in the conference, averaging 22.0 turnovers forced per game. All over the court, Crystal Henderson continues to lead the Panthers, ranking third in points per game (17.4), fourth in assists (30) and field goals (51), and fifth in points (139). Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu also holds strong numbers in the conference, leading the conference in free throws made (39). 

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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