Georgia State edges Middle Tennessee 64-56
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) Jeremy Hollowell scored 20 points as Georgia State edged Middle Tennessee 64-56 on Wednesday night.
Hollowell was 6 of 17 from the field including four from distance for the Panthers (7-4). Jeff Thomas added 15 points on five 3-pointers and Malik Benlevi had eight points and led the team with 10 rebounds.
Hollowell drained three 3-pointers to give the Panthers a 15-3 start and Thomas sank three more in the final 6:40 to help them to a 33-25 lead at the break.
Georgia State led throughout the second half. Middle Tennessee got as close as seven, 50-43, on a JaCorey Williams jumper with 6:52 to play but a Jordan Session dunk and Thomas' final 3-pointer with 3:36 left helped keep the Panthers on top.
Giddy Potts scored 19 points with six boards and six steals for the Blue Raiders (10-3).
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| Time | Team | Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Min. Per Game | ||
| Pts. Per Game | ||
| Ast. Per Game | ||
| Reb. Per Game | ||
| Field Goal % | ||
| Three Point % | ||
| Free Throw % |
| Team Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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| Team Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State - | 74.0 PPG | 38.3 RPG | 12.1 APG |
| Middle Tenn. - | 74.9 PPG | 37.8 RPG | 15.4 APG |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |