Location: Statesboro, Ga.
Match 25: Georgia Southern @ 6 p.m.
Match 26: Georgia Southern @ 6 p.m.

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ATLANTA – Georgia State volleyball travels to Statesboro, Ga. for a two-match series against against in-state rival Georgia Southern. The Panthers and Eagles open play on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the series finale on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. ET. 

SERIES HISTORY

Georgia State holds a 24-22 advantage in the all-time series against Georgia Southern. The two programs first met in 1986, with the Panthers taking a 3-0 win. Georgia State won the first 12 matchups between the two programs. The Panthers most recently met Georgia Southern on Nov. 8, winning a 3-1 decision in Atlanta, Ga., following a 3-1 win the previous night.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES

Georgia Southern enters the series 17-7 overall and 9-3 in Sun Belt play after sweeping a series against Marshall, winning in five and four sets respectively. The Eagles are led by seventh-year head coach Chad Willis, who holds a 126-88 mark at Georgia Southern. The team is led by fourth-year setter Lexi Duffy who grabbed her second Sun Belt Setter of the Week honor on Tuesday. 

KILLA 'KIRA

Akira Burt has been a difference maker on the court, ranking near the top of the conference in a number of statistics. Burt ranks second in the conference in both points with 414.5 and total kills with 357. She comes in third in the Sun Belt in total attacks and points per set, at 958 and 4.41 respectively. 

First serve for the Panthers is set for 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 5.