What You Need to Know:
* Georgia State will play the first of two exhibition games on Friday night, facing USC Aiken in the GSU Sports Arena at 7 p.m.
* Admission to the GSU Sports Arena is free for both exhibition games, however fans are encouraged to bring a donation for Panther's Pantry which supports students who cannot afford food on campus.
* Georgia State's regular season opener is set for Nov. 11, against Thomas University at 7 p.m.
ATLANTA-Following nearly five weeks of practice, Georgia State will open the exhibition portion of the 2016-17 schedule on Friday night facing USC Aiken in the GSU Sports Arena at 7 p.