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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