ATLANTA – Georgia State rallied from an 18-point deficit in the first half and shot 70.8 percent after halftime to defeat the University of South Alabama men's basketball team 90-81 Friday night at the Georgia State Sports Arena.
The Panthers went on a 16-1 run right after halftime to pull within 56-55, then briefly took the lead at the 12:42 mark on back-to-back dunks from Malik Benlevi and Kane Williams. USA took control at the midway point of the second half, scoring seven unanswered on two baskets from junior Josh Ajayi and a 3-pointer from senior Rodrick Sikes to go up 70-63.