Sports
No hurdle too tall
For Tamara Moore, track and field has always been her passion. The senior has been involved in track and field since she was in elementary school before having her career put on hold in junior […]
Articles by Akiem Bailum
Akiem Bailum - Sports Editor Fall 2014 - Spring 2015. Journalism major with a concentration in telecommunications. Class of 2015. Before becoming sports editor at The Signal, Akiem began his writing career at Georgia State in 2012. After a brief absence, he returned to The Signal in 2014.
Akiem has covered Georgia State sports events on site for football, volleyball, basketball and softball games.
His advice for future sports writers is to cover more than major sports and to attend as many events in person as possible.
When away from the court or the field, Akiem's interests include studying the radio industry.
Basketball
Georgia State falls to James Madison
The Georgia State women’s basketball team was defeated at home by James Madison by a final score of 65-49 on Sunday. The team now has a record of 9-7, with four of the wins coming […]
Basketball
Panthers fall to Huskies
The Georgia State women’s basketball team was beaten by Northeastern Thursday night by a final score of 68-55. The Panthers now sport an overall record of 9-6 and are 1-3 in Colonial Athletic Association play. […]
Basketball
Panthers set to battle Huskies
Georgia State’s women’s basketball team will continue conference play on Thursday when they face off against Northeastern inside the Sports Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.. Georgia State is led by Kayla Nolan (11.3 […]
Basketball
Holiday hardwood rewind
While the vast majority of students were enjoying their respective holiday breaks, the Georgia State men’s and women’s basketball teams were hard at work as they each played several games during the past few weeks. […]
Basketball
Men’s basketball defeats Southern Poly 86-58
The men’s basketball team got back to winning at home as they defeated Southern Poly 86-58. The win increases their record to 5-4, while this is the sixth loss in ten games on the season […]
Basketball
East Carolina hands Georgia State men’s basketball their first home defeat
As East Carolina improved its record to 5-0, they brought Georgia State men’s victory percentage down to 50 percent by beating them 62-53 at the Sports Arena on Monday, Nov. 26.
Basketball
Women’s basketball wins Thanksgiving Tournament
Thanks to a big performance by Maryam Dogo and Kendra Long, Georgia State obtained the Thanksgiving Tournament by defeating Florida A&M 77-58 at the Sports Arena.
Basketball
Women’s basketball crushes Georgia Southern 73-48
For Georgia State’s women’s basketball team, their opening match-up in the Thanksgiving Tournament at the Sports Arena was not close –they defeated Georgia Southern by a final score of 73-48. Georgia State was in control […]
Basketball
Men’s basketball finishes undefeated at Coaches vs. Cancer Classic by beating South Alabama 75-73
Georgia State men’s basketball closed out this week’s Coaches vs. Cancer Classic with a 75-73 victory over South Alabama, leaving the Panthers the lone undefeated squad of the four participants.
