What You Need to Know:
* Georgia State opened the Tiger Invitational presented by Jason Dufner in eighth place on Sunday following a first round 8-over 296.
* Sophomore Alexander Herrmann led the Panthers with a 1-under 71 and is tied for sixth place with two golfers ranked in the top 10 in the country.
* Georgia State finished third in the event last season as JJ Grey earned a second-place finish.
AUBURN, Ala. – Led by a 1-under 71 from sophomore Alexander Herrmann, Georgia State shot an opening round 8-over 296 to stand eighth following the first round of the Tiger Invitational presented by Jason Dufner on Sunday.