Photos: Georgia State opens new arena with victory

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Photos: Georgia State opens new arena with victory

Georgia State defeated Coastal Georgia to give Jonas Hayes a victory in his coaching debut with the Panthers.

Georgia State coach Jonas Hayes (left) watches with his coaching staff in the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Panthers players cheer during the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Coastal Georgia forward Layton Veon rebounds the ball against Georgia State guard Jamaine Mann on Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State guard Ja’Heim Hudson makes a shot over Coastal Georgia center Mason McMurray during the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Coastal Georgia guard Rodney Wiley Jr. (2) goes up against Georgia State guards Evan Johnson (0) and Ja’Heim Hudson in the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Panthers fans watch Georgia State play against Coastal Georgia in the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State guard Brenden Tucker and Coastal Georgia center Mason McMurray chase a loose ball during the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State guard Jamaine Mann dunks the ball during the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State center Edward Nnamoko looks for a rebound during the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Coastal Georgia guard Nick Jiles passes around Georgia State center Edward Nnamoko during the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Coastal Georgia’s Jamill Giles (15) and Layton Veon (3) battle Georgia State center Edward Nnamoko for a rebound during the first half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Coastal Georgia forward Mason McMurray attempts to block a shot by Georgia State guard Dwon Odom during the first half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State guard Brenden Tucker drives past Coastal Georgia guard Anthony Ross during the first half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State guard Jamaine Mann passes as Coastal Georgia guard Rodney Wiley Jr. defends during the first half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State guard Evan Johnson makes a layup over Coastal Georgia’s defense during the first half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State center Edward Nnamoko goes up against Coastal Georgia guard Anthony Duncan on Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

Georgia State players take the court Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for thrioe AJC)

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Georgia State coach Jonas Hayes (left) watches with his coaching staff in the second half Monday night at the GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/for the AJC)

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