What You Need to Know:
* Georgia State opens the 2016 season by hosting the Atlanta Challenge, facing Western Michigan Friday, VCU Saturday and Purdue Sunday.
* The Panthers look to build on last year's 30-27 record, their sixth 30-win campaign in the last eight years under head coach Greg Frady.
* GSU features three Preseason All-Sun Belt picks in catcher Joey Roach, shortstop Justin Jones and center fielder Ryan Blanton.
ATLANTA -- Georgia State opens the 2016 baseball season by hosting the second annual Atlanta Challenge Friday through Sunday at the GSU Baseball Complex.