Georgia State women's basketball is set to host Coastal Carolina on Feb. 22, following a successful streak in the Sun Belt matches and currently standing at 9-5.

By the Numbers
  • The Panthers rank third in the Sun Belt in bench points (24.3) and fourth in the conference in assists per game (13.9), blocks per game (3.3), steals (9.8), and field goal percentage (39.1).
  • Georgia State's freshman point guard Crystal Henderson leads the team in assists (4.2 pg) and ranks fifth in the Sun Belt. She leads all Sun Belt freshmen in scoring and assists, with a +1.54 assist-turnover ratio ranking fifth in the conference.
  • Preseason All-Sun Belt guard Mikyla Tolivert leads GSU in scoring (14.3 ppg) and 3-point percentage (.357), while veteran leader Deasia Merrill is the team's second-leading rebounder (6.7 rpg) and ranks third in the Sun Belt for blocks per game (1.17).
State of Play
  • Georgia State is tied for fourth place in the Sun Belt, standing at 9-5, and has clinched sweeps on the season against Georgia Southern and James Madison. They are 10-12 in the series against Coastal Carolina.
  • Freshman Crystal Henderson leads all Sun Belt freshmen in scoring and assists and is ranked fifth nationally among all freshmen in Assists per game.
  • Preseason All-Sun Belt guard Mikyla Tolivert averages 14.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg, and 3.7 assists per game in conference play.
  • Veteran leader Deasia Merrill has achieved her 500th career rebound in the latest win over Georgia Southern.
Bottom Line

Georgia State women's basketball team is in great form, positioned at 9-5 in the Sun Belt and showcasing strong performances from standout players like Crystal Henderson, Mikyla Tolivert, and Deasia Merrill.