What you need to know:
* Georgia State hosts the five-team Panther Invitational Friday-Sunday at the Bob Heck Softball Complex.
* The Panthers will play four games total against No. 5 Alabama, Maryland, Miami (Ohio) and Mercer.
* Day passes can be purchased for $5 at the gate.
ATLANTA – Georgia State hosts the Panther Invitational this weekend as No. 5 Alabama, Maryland, Mercer and Miami (Ohio) come to Panthersville for four games on Friday, four on Saturday and three on Sunday. Fans can purchase day passes for $5 at the gate.