Can Georgia State pull off another tournament upset?

R.J. Hunter hit the shot heard ‘round the world three years ago as Georgia State upset Baylor in the 2015 NCAA tournament.

The Panthers are back as big underdogs as a 15th-seed against No. 2 seed Cincinnati. Can the Panthers recapture the magic of three years ago when they face the Bearcats Friday at 2 p.m. in Nashville?

“I’m not expecting dramatics out of the Panthers this year, but congratulations on a bid well-earned,” ESPN Bracketology Insider Joe Lunardi said of the Sun Belt Conference Champions.

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