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Sports Brief
Football lands Manning transfer in quest to replace Arbuckle
Utah backup quarterback Conner Manning announced he will transfer to Georgia State to compete for the starting quarterback position vacated by senior Nick Arbuckle. Since Manning graduated from Utah, he is eligible to play for the Panthers next season. In high school, Manning broke Matt Barkley’s Orange County record for passing yards his junior season, slinging 4,219 yards.
Wells, Berger continue where they left off as Track and Field begins season
Track and Field began its season Jan. 8, where the Panthers had two first place finishes. LaPorscha Wells finished first, throwing for a distance of 18.71m. Stephanie Berger finished first in the 5,000m run, with a time 17:49.63. On Jan. 9, Wells won again with a shot put of 15.17m. Berger followed Wells winning streak, by finishing first in the 3,000m with a time of 10:22.87
Basketball Update
The Men have pushed the home winning streak to 14 games. Over winter break, the team lost to conference opponent UT-Arlington, who beat Ohio State earlier this season. The Women were able to play Erica Norwood the first time since she transferred to Georgia State last year, but Norwood has battled injury issues. Freshman guard Kierra Henry has also been sidelined with an injury as Haley Gerrin minutes and role are increasing since returning from offseason surgery. The Women’s inconsistent health has reflected the team’s streaks, as the last seven games have consists of a four-game winning streak and current three-game losing streak.
Wilson makes Panther pro history
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson became the first football player from Georgia State to play in an NFL playoff game on Jan 9. The Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 30-0 as Wilson caught two passes. The Chiefs now face the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round.
