Georgia State rallied from a 21-point deficit to pull within four points but ultimately fell to James Madison 84-78. JMU, the second-place team in the Sun Belt, won its ninth straight game.

By the Numbers
  • Five Panthers scored in double figures
  • Leslie Nkereuwem scored his 1,000th career point
  • James Madison improved to 27-3 (14-3 Sun Belt)
State of Play
  • JMU is on a nine-game winning streak
  • Georgia State's record stands at 13-16 overall and 7-10 in the Sun Belt
  • Georgia State concludes the regular season Friday against Marshall
Bottom Line

Despite a strong rally, Georgia State fell short in a close 84-78 loss to James Madison. The Panthers face Marshall next as they wrap up the regular season.