Photos: Georgia State claims Sun Belt championship

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Photos: Georgia State claims Sun Belt championship

The Panthers win their second consecutive regular season Sun Belt title.

Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter reacts to winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship charging the fans after beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter embraces his son R.J. Hunter after winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter and his son R.J. Hunter become emotional as they embrace after winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State forward Curtis Washington holds the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship trophy as head coach Ron Hunter embraces guard Ryan Harrow after beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State gathers for a team photo on the court after winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship, beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter reacts to winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship charging the fans after beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guard R.J. Hunter reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against Georgia Southern, firing up the fans during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guards Ryann Green (left) and R.J. Hunter urge the crowd to make some noise during a basketball game against Georgia Southern on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

The Georgia State Panthers Band drummer performs to open the game against Georgia Southern during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guard Ryan Harrow gets past Georgia Southern guard Jelani Hewitt for a layup for two points during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guard Ryan Harrow hits the hardwood and left the game against Georgia Southern during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta. Harrow returned to the game in the second half, but he left the game again having suffered an apparent injury on this play.

Georgia State forward Curtis Washington goes up for a rebound against Georgia Southern during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guard Ryan Harrow steals from Georgia Southern guard Jelani Hewitt during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guard Ryan Harrow steals from Georgia Southern guard Jelani Hewitt during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State fans cheer their team on against Georgia Southern during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia Southern guard Jelani Hewitt reacts to be called for a foul against Georgia State during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

A sold-out crowd cheers the Georgia State Panthers and R.J. Hunter on to a 72-55 victory over Georgia Southern during a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

Georgia State guard Isaiah Dennis reacts to scoring and drawing a foul from Georgia Southern in the final minutes on the way to winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

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Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter reacts to winning the Sun Belt men's basketball regular season championship charging the fans after beating Georgia Southern 72-55 in a basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atlanta.

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