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.

About Akiem Bailum

Sports

Women’s tennis tops Trojans, 6-1

April 2, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

The Troy Trojans were no match for Georgia State women’s tennis on Thursday afternoon at Piedmont Park as the Panthers defeated their Sun Belt rival Trojans by a final of 6-1. The Panthers only only […]

Softball

Softball drops doubleheader vs. Furman

April 2, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

The forecast was sunny at the Heck Softball Complex on Wednesday as Georgia State softball were swept in a home doubleheader by the Furman Paladins. The Panthers lost the first matchup 3-1 and the second […]

Softball

South Alabama sweeps Panthers at home

March 30, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

Over the weekend at home, South Alabama swept Georgia State softball, outscoring the Panthers 29-21. The losses bring Georgia State to 23-10 on the season and 5-4 in conference play. The Panthers play next on […]

Basketball

Going pro: R.J. Hunter declares for NBA Draft

March 30, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

Let’s dream chase. Thank you GSU for everything!! I’m blessed man — RJ Hunter (@RJH_22) March 30, 2015 After weeks of speculation, Georgia State junior point guard R.J. Hunter has made it official — he […]

Sports

Women’s tennis defeats South Florida and Tulane

March 30, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

A number four singles win by Kristin Rehse and a sweep of Tulane propelled Georgia State women’s tennis to two victories over the weekend. The Panthers pulled out a tight match vs. the South Florida […]

Sports

Wells, Whittaker earn win at Yellow Jacket Invitational

March 30, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

LaPorscha Wells claimed a victory in the shot put and Alysiah Whittaker notched a discus throw win as Georgia State track and field competed in the Georgia Tech-hosted Yellow Jacket Invitational. A total of 17 […]

Basketball

Ron Hunter serves as guest analyst for NCAA tournament

March 29, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

The country just cannot get enough of Georgia State men’s basketball coach Ron Hunter. On Wednesday, March 25, it was announced that the Panthers’ basketball coach would serve as a guest analyst for CBS and […]

Softball

Softball defeats Kennesaw State via run-rule

March 27, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

Georgia State softball’s second midweek home matchup Thursday resulted in a 11-3 run-rule victory over the Kennesaw State Owls at the Heck Softball Complex. The Panthers’ record now stands at 23-7 on the season. Highlighting […]

Softball

Softball holds off Georgia Tech at home

March 25, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

Playing its first home game in a week, Georgia State softball was victorious over its crosstown rival the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets by a final score of 7-6. The victory increases the Panthers’ record to […]

Golf

Men’s golf earns 12th place in Eatonton

March 25, 2015 Akiem Bailum 0

The Georgia State men’s golf team came home with a 12th-place finish in the Linger Longer Invitational with a 297 final round on Sunday at Great Waters Course at Reynolds Plantation in Eatonton, Georgia. A […]

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