Beyond the Box Score: Howard win

Playing like his starting job depended on it

Quotes of Note: "We defended as well as we have in any game since I've been at Georgia State," said Panthers' head coach Rod Barnes. "It's exciting to play that kind of defense.

"Offensively, we executed better and got the ball inside, but we missed a lot of easy shots. With all the layups we had, we should have been able to shoot 50 percent. But I'm happy with the win, and very happy with the effort and energy on the defensive end. If we continue to defend like that, the offense will take care of itself."

Good:

-Win vs. Division 1 opponent (Our first this year).

-Trey Hampton took yesterday's bad game to heart and put up 12 points and 12 boards.  Bring these numbers on a consistent basis and we'll be in good shape.

-James Fields continues to play well off the bench. 

-Back to back good rebounding efforts including 16 offensive today.

Bad:

-Still not shooting well at all.  38% and 57 total points don't cut it

-Ousman Krubally should not start.  Ever. He's a bench player.

-Trae Goldston.  2-12 and 1-4 from the 3 point line.  This is not what we expected from our Sr. Guard.

Next game vs. IUPUI tomorrow at 1:15pm.