Photos: Georgia State edges Georgia Southern

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Photos: Georgia State edges Georgia Southern

AJC photos from the Georgia State vs. Georgia Southern college basketball game on Feb. 2, 2023.

Georgia State Panthers guard Kalik Brooks (21) attempts a shot against Georgia Southern Eagles guard Kamari Brown (4) and guard Jalen Finch (2) during the second half of the Panthers' 64-60 win at the Georgia State Convocation Center Thursday. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Brenden Tucker (5) reacts as time expires after the Panthers' 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers head coach Jonas Hayes reacts after the Panthers' 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers forward Jaheim Hudson (15) reacts after making a basket while getting fouled during the first half against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The lights go blue as Georgia State Panthers guard Jamaine Mann (2) and forward Jamall Clyce (33) celebrate their 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers forward Jaheim Hudson (15), forward Jamall Clyce (33) and guard Jamaine Mann (2) celebrate the Panthers' 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers head coach Jonas Hayes, right, talks with guards Dwon Odom (1) and guard Kalik Brooks (21) during a timeout in the second half of their 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Dwon Odom (1) controls the ball next to guard Jamaine Mann (2) as Georgia Southern Eagles guard Jalen Finch (2) defends during their NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Collin Moore (24) attempts a shot against Georgia Southern Eagles guard Kaden Archie (0) during the second half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers head coach Jonas Hayes directs a player during the second half of their 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia State Panthers student second tries to distract Georgia Southern Eagles guard Kamari Brown (4) as he attempts a free throw during the second half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Brenden Tucker (5) and guard Collin Moore (24) react in the closing minutes of their 64-60 win against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Southern Eagles guard Jalen Finch (2) reacts in the closing minutes of their 64-60 loss to the Georgia State Panthers in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Brenden Tucker (5) makes a pass out of the defense by Georgia Southern Eagles forward Andrei Savrasov (12) during the second half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Jamaine Mann (2) drives against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Johnny McFatten (11) during the second half of the Panthers 64-60 win in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Dwon Odom controls the ball during the second half of their game against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers forward Kaleb Scott (30) dunks during the first half against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers forward Jaheim Hudson (15) controls the ball next to guard Dwon Odom (1) as Georgia Southern Eagles forward Andrei Savrasov (12) is shown during their NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers head coach Jonas Hayes talks with a referee as Georgia guard Collin Moore (24) goes to the bench during a timeout against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Collin Moore (24) grabs a rebound against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Andrei Savrasov (12) during the first half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Jamaine Mann (2) attempts a shot against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Carlos Curry (10) and forward Andrei Savrasov (12) during the first half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Southern Eagles guard Kaden Archie (0) attempts a basket against the Georgia State Panthers in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Jamaine Mann (2) attempts a shot against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Carlos Curry (10) and forward Andrei Savrasov (12) during the first half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Dwon Odom (1) drives against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Johnny McFatten (11) during the first half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Brenden Tucker (5) attempts a shot against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Johnny McFatten (11) and forward Andrei Savrasov (12) during the first half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Brenden Tucker (5) drives against Georgia Southern Eagles forward Carlos Curry (10) during the first half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Dwon Odom (1) points to the referee after loosing control of the basketball during the first half against Georgia Southern in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State Panthers guard Dwon Odom (1) passes to a teammate during the first half against Georgia Southern Eagles in a NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Southern Eagles forward Carlos Curry (10) and Georgia State Panthers forward Jaheim Hudson (15) prepare for the tipoff to start their NCAA men’s basketball game at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 64-60. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia State Panthers guard Kalik Brooks (21) attempts a shot against Georgia Southern Eagles guard Kamari Brown (4) and guard Jalen Finch (2) during the second half of the Panthers' 64-60 win at the Georgia State Convocation Center Thursday. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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