Georgia State opened its season with an 82-81 loss at Buffalo, despite Grace Lanier’s 32 points and a late 10-0 run that gave the Panthers an 81-78 lead. Buffalo answered with four free throws to close the game. Georgia State forced 25 turnovers and scored 36 points off them, but Buffalo’s 60.4% shooting proved decisive.

By the Numbers
  • Lanier: 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting; 6 steals.
  • Buffalo: 82 points and 60.4% shooting.
  • Georgia State: 25 turnovers forced, 36 points off turnovers, and 17 assists.
  • Georgia State’s third-quarter shooting: 13-of-15 (86.7%).
Yes, But

The Panthers created turnovers, won the fast-break battle 25-18 and surged ahead late, but Buffalo’s efficient shooting and free throws in the final seconds erased their advantage. Georgia State also made just 6 of 25 3-pointers.

What’s Next

Georgia State travels to face UNC Asheville on Friday, Nov. 6, then returns home to play Wofford on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Bottom Line

Lanier delivered a record-book performance, but Georgia State’s defensive pressure couldn’t overcome Buffalo’s shooting efficiency in a game decided at the free-throw line.