Location: Norfolk, Va. 
Game 16 at Old Dominion: Saturday, Jan. 3 @ 1 p.m. 
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ATLANTA – The Georgia State women's basketball team (6-9, 1-2 SBC) continues their Virginia road swing on Saturday, traveling to Norfolk, Va., to face the Old Dominion Monarchs (9-5, 1-1 SBC). The Panthers and Monarchs are set to tip off on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m. inside the Chartway Arena. 

SERIES HISTORY 
Old Dominion leads the all-time series against Georgia State, holding a 19-3 advantage across 22 meetings dating back to 2006. Georgia State enters the matchup riding a two-game winning streak in the series after a 65-62 SBC Championship Tournament victory in Pensacola, Fla., on March 7, 2025. The Panthers' longest winning streak against the Monarchs spans two games from Jan. 29, 2025 to March 7, 2025, while Old Dominion controlled much of the series history with a 14-game streak from Jan. 21, 2010 to Jan. 25, 2025. Georgia State is 1-9 all-time at home and 1-9 on the road against Old Dominion. 

BETWEEN THE LINES 
Old Dominion enters the matchup at 9-5 overall and 1-1 in Sun Belt play, aiming to carry momentum from a double-overtime victory over Georgia Southern on Jan. 1 that secured the Monarchs' first conference win of the season. ODU has been battle-tested through a demanding nonconference slate, taking on multiple Power Four opponents with road matchups against Texas Tech, Oregon, and Ole Miss. Defensively, the Monarchs rank 11th nationally in blocked shots, averaging 6.4 per game. Junior transfer forward Riley Stack is tied for fifth in the nation with 38 blocks, while Laila Walker ranks seventh in the Sun Belt with 13 blocks and Simone Cunningham is tied for 10th with 12. 

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 (14.36) and sits third in both steals per game (12.9) and turnovers forced per contest (22.14). Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu remains a reliable 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 ranks second in the Sun Belt in total assists (61) and sits third in assists per game (4.4). She also ranks third in the conference in total points (211) while placing fifth in points per game (15.1). Henderson's impact extends to both ends of the floor, as she ranks third in total steals (35), fourth in steals per game (2.50), and fourth in field goals made (80). 

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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