Weekly sports briefs: Feb. 16

Final Score

 

Men’s basketball

On Valentine’s Day, Panther fans have to love what they saw on ESPN2 as Georgia State defeated Texas State by a final of 53-41.

The Panthers were led by R.J. Hunter, who scored 17 points in a winning effort. Defensively, the team was anchored by Curtis Washington had put in three blocks along with nine points. Georgia State returns to the Sports Arena on Thursday to face South Alabama.

Women’s basketball

After the men’s game concluded, it was the women’s turn to take the court. Georgia State’s bid to win three straight games would fall short as the Panthers lost to Texas State by a final of 71-61 in San Marcos, Texas.

The Panthers suffered defeat despite a personal-best points performance by Gaby Moss, who scored 16. The team’s next game will be on Thursday at the Sports Arena vs. South Alabama.

Softball

The Panthers’ first series of the season was at Auburn for the Tiger Invitational. After losing 20-8 to No. 17 nationally ranked Auburn, the Panthers responded with three straight wins included a come-from-behind, 7-6 win over Eastern Illinois.

Georgia State will play one more matchup vs. Auburn on Wednesday before its home opener on Friday vs. Savannah State.