GAME 17 -SUN BELT CONFERENCE - Jan p.m. ET - Jonesboro, Ark. GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS (8-8, 3-4) at ARKANSAS STATE (10-6, 5-11)

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1 GAME 17 -SUN BELT CONFERENCE - Jan p.m. ET - Jonesboro, Ark. GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS (8-8, 3-4) at ARKANSAS STATE (10-6, 5-11) Media Relations Contact: Charlie Taylor - CTaylor@gsu.edu RECORD Georgia State: 8-8, 3-4 H: 6-6 A: 2-2, N: game regular-season schedule GSU HEAD COACH Sharon Baldwin-Tener (Georgia, 1991) At GSU: (5th year) Career: (16th year) PRESEASON RECOGNITION All-Sun Belt second team - Brittany Logan All-Sun Belt third team - Alisha Andrews GEORGIA STATE ON THE AIR Radio: Drew Hinesley serves as the play-byplay voice of the Panthers. He is joined by John Morgo with color commentary for the home games. PANTHERVISION Home games are shown live on PantherVision through GeorgiaStateSports.com. PANTHERS FINISH ROAD TRIP MONDAY AT TOUGH ARKANSAS STATE Georgia State started its two-game swing with a Saturday road win at Appalachian State and now moves on to face the preseason first-place pick and defending regular season champions, Arkansas State. The Panthers shocked the Red Wolves last year in Jonesboro and then Arkansas State won the re-match in Atlanta Arkansas State went on to finish 14-4 and win the league regular season title. They lost the tournament championship game to Western Kentucky and went on to the WNIT and a final mark. Arkansas State has won six of its last seven games and sits 6-1 in the Sun Belt, one half game behind UALR. Arkansas State was upset by Appalachian State last week. They are 6-1 at home this year. The Red Wolves have the preseason Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, Aundrea Gamble, who is playing up to expectations with a 20.1 scoring average, 5.4 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game. Georgia State and Arkansas State will meet twice in the next 12 days as the Red Wolves come to Atlanta on Jan. 31 Georgia State s storyline has been an ever-juggling line-up that has seen 11 players log more than 100 minutes, 10 players start games and 9 players score in double figures this year. The Panthers appear to have all the players back now and are trying to gain momentum to take through the second half of the season with more consistency. That second-half of the season started well Saturday at Appalachian State with a win.

2 ROSTER (By Points Per Game Average) Pos. No. Name (GP-GS)... Ht.... Cl. PPG Fact C 13 Brittany Logan (16-15) Sr Double figure reb. 8 games in , 14 career double-doubles G 10 Makeba Ponder (16-7) Fr pointers percent -No. 39 NCAA, 78 percent FT G 20 Kayla Nolan (16-12) Sr career double-figures (10 of 16 in ); 106 cons. games PG 5 Alisha Andrews (11-8) Sr career assists; 56 career DF games; 1,108 career points G 23 Ashley Watson (16-11) Sr. 6.3 Career 82.89% FT record: No. 15 NCAA assist/turnover ratio G 12 Ashlee Cole (16-0) Jr career 3-pointers; 16 career double-figures (5 this year) G 24 Gaby Moss (16-9) Jr career double-figure games; 45 career 3-point baskets F 25 Kennesha Nichols (16-5) Fr. 4.5 Shooting 55.3 percent; double figures in 1st start Jan. 5 F 11 Ashanti Groover (7-1) So. 3.7 First start Jan. 10, 12 pts & 10 rebs.; 7 rebounds Jan. 8 F 32 Haley Gerrin (14-11) So. 3.4 Returned from back surgery; six career double-figure games F 21 Morgan Jackson (15-1) Jr career FT (82.9%); 27 career 3 s; 4 double-figure games G 1 Mariam Hannoun (6-0) So % career free throws; 29 games played F 2 Miranda Smith (16-0) Sr career points, 214 career rebounds; 4 career double-figures C 22 Jamila Mayfield (5-0) So career blocked shots; G 3 Jordan Ulm (1-0) R-So. 0.0 Played 3 minutes vs. Thomas in first career game at GSU Transfer Tatianna Jackson (Chattanooga) will practice with the team all year, but sit out game per NCAA transfer rules SCHEDULE Date Opponent...Time/Result N. 15 at UNF...W, N. 24 THOMAS...W, N. 28 & 30 GSU Thanksgiving Invitational N. 28 SAMFORD...W, N. 30 LIBERTY... L, D. 3 KENNESAW STATE...L, D. 7 at Morehead State... L, D. 13 TENNESSEE TECH...W, D. 19 & 20 GSU Holiday & Hoops Classic D. 19 MASSACHUSETTS... W, D. 20 La SALLE... L, D. 30 UL MONROE*...W, J. 3 UALR *...L, J. 5 TEXAS STATE *... W, J. 8 at UL Lafayette*...L, J. 10 TROY *...L, J. 15 UT ARLINGTON*...L, J. 17 at Appalachian State*... W, J. 19 at Arkansas State*... 2 p.m. J. 24 UL LAFAYETTE (ESPN3) *... Noon J. 29 at UT Arlington *... 6 p.m. J. 31 ARKANSAS STATE*... Noon F. 5 at Georgia Southern *... 5 p.m. F. 7 at South Alabama *... 3 p.m. F. 14 at Texas State *... 3 p.m. F. 19 SOUTH ALABAMA *... 5 p.m. F. 21 APPALACHIAN STATE *... Noon F. 26 at UALR *...6:30 p.m. F. 28 at Troy *... 3 p.m. M. 5 at UL Monroe*... 6 p.m. M. 7 GEORGIA SOUTHERN... Noon M. 11 Sun Belt Championship starts (thru 14th)...tba Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, La. * Sun Belt Conference game MAKING THE 3-POINT BASKET Georgia State, like many teams in this era, does not rely on just one or two 3-point shooters, as a variety of players are capable of hitting the long shot. Career 3-Point Baskets Made Alisha Andrews 182 Ashlee Cole 60 Gaby Moss 45 Makeba Ponder 38 Kayla Nolan 34 Morgan Jackson 28 Miranda Smith 8 Total Season 3-Point Baskets Makeba Ponder 38 Ashlee Cole 18 Alisha Andrews 12 Morgan Jackson 9 Gaby Moss 8 Kayla Nolan 4 Mariam Hannoun 1 Total 90 (5.6 per game) 3-Point Field Goals Made, GAME 3FG-A Opponent Date at Stetson...2/14/ at UT Martin...11/8/ at Charleston...1/27/ Appalachian State...12/21/ vs. Troy...3/11/ at UNCW...2/17/ Belmont...11/27/ Liberty...11/30/ Troy...1/10/15 9 made (15 times). last 9-18 vs. UMASS, 12/19/14

3 THIS SUN BELT OPPONENT Arkansas State sits in Jonesboro, Arkansas in the northeast portion of the state, about 90 miles northwest of Memphis, Tenn. Jonesboro is a city of about 70,000 population. The university is the second-largest in the state and sits atop Crowley s Ridge in Jonesboro. Junior Aundrea Gamble has scored more than 20 points in a game 10 times in this 11-6 season. The Red Wolves arae 6-1 at home and 6-1 in the Sun Belt Conference after being picked first in the coach s preseason balloting. They are winners of six of their last seven games, losing a one-point decision at App State. The Red Wolves played a rugged non-conference season to gain experience, losing on the road at Mississippi State, Ohio State, Kansas and Colorado. HOME, SWEET HOME Georgia State will have the luxury of playing 17 of its 30 games at home this year after enduring 18 of its 31 on the road last year. They are 6-6 this year. The Panthers were 7-6 at home last year and 5-4 in the Sun Belt. GSU defeated the second- and fourth-place Sun Belt teams at home last year. In , GSU was 10-7 at home, making it a home slate over three years. GENERAL INFORMATION Full Name...Georgia State University Location...Atlanta, Ga. Enrollment... 32,000 Founded Nickname...Panthers Colors... Blue and White Arena...Georgia State Sports Arena Capacity... 3,800 Affiliation... NCAA Division I Conference... Sun Belt Conference President...Mark P. Becker Athletics Director...Charlie Cobb BASKETBALL HISTORY First Season of NCAA Basketball All-Time NCAA Record \/39th year NCAA Tournament Appearances... 4 (1981, 2001, 2002, 2003) NIT Appearances...1 (2000) Conference Titles...4 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) SUN BELT HISTORY Georgia State was one of the six founding members of the Sun Belt Conference in Women s basketball was still under the AIAW and not the NCAA at that time, so the Sun Belt teams did not play conference schedules or have a conference tournament. But, the Sun Belt teams did schedule one another in and again in before Georgia State left the league after five years. It returned to the Sun Belt in as a full member in 12 sports. NUMEROLOGY Point guard Alisha Andrews scored her 1,100th point (1,108) Saturday Andrews just passed 500 assists for her career (513). She has 280 steals. Andrews needs 18 3-point baskets for the 200-career milestone (182) Kayla Nolan has a streak of 106 consecutive games played. Nolan just passed 800 points for her career (811) Saturday. Ashley Watson needs 55 points for a 600-point career milestone (545). Ashlee Cole scored her 400th career point Jan. 5 (424) Brittany Logan scored her 400th (402) in her 40th game. Has 419 now Gaby Moss needs 24 points for her 400th milestone (376) Coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener needs two wins for the 250-win career milestone and recorded her 50th at Georgia State in the win over UMass. Ashley Watson is No. 15 in the NCAA in assist/turnover ratio (59/35) and No. 61 in free throw percentage (84.6) DEFENSE WINS Georgia State has a history of pressure defense and ball steals under Coach Baldwin-Tener. The team has some some good moments with 254 turnovers forced (16) per game) and 141 steals made (8.8 per game). GSU has held five opponents under 60 points and that is almost a guaranted method for a win. With 60, 59, 56 and 55 allowed this year, the Panthers have run the pattern to 23 wins in the last 27 games when keeping the team below the 60-point line. The first loss came Thursday even though UTA was limited to 45 points. Georgia State has limited the opponents to 40 percent field-goal shooting and 31 percent 3-point shooting. In the 16 games this year, Georgia State has scored 242 points off the turnovers of the opponents (15.1 per game). DOUBLE THE FUN Senior six-foot-four center Brittany Logan is hot and cold with her success. Her foul trouble (5 fouls in 10+ minutes) on Jan. 3 vs. UALR saw her score only six points and her 12 minutes Jan. 8 also resulted in just six. But, prior she was on a double-double streak. Had double-double games in six of the last 10 games. Saturday was Had double-digit rebounding games in eight of the last 12 games. Averaging 11.3 points and 9.4 rebounds for the 16-game season Had a career-best 20 point-game with 10 of 10 free throws vs. La Salle. Has 48 offensive rebounds (3.0 per game) Third in Sun Belt in total rebounds and offensive rebounds Blocked 11 shots and made 14 steals in the 16 games Shooting 52.4 percent from the field Has twin children (girl and boy) who get to watch her play WHEN YOU RE HOT, YOU RE HOT Several GSU players have found the hot hand outside the arc in their careers. Here is a list of the most 3-pointers they have made in a game: Makeba Ponder at Morehead State (12/7/14) vs. Troy (1/10/15) vs. UMass (12/19/14) Alisha Andrews vs. Belmont (11/7/13) vs. Georgia State (with UNCW, 2/29/12) Ashlee Cole vs. Liberty (11/30/14) vs. Troy (1/10/15) Gaby Moss vs. Troy (1/1/14) at UT Martin (11/8/13) Morgan Jackson vs. UL Monroe (2/9/14) & App State (1/17/15) Kayla Nolan at San Jose State (12/18/13)

4 FREE THROW SHOOTING BECAME A TEAM ASSEt In , GSU is shooting 72.5 percent (259 of 357) to rank No. 52 in the NCAA. Watson is at 84.6 percent (44 of 52) and has made 12 straight and 22 of her last 24, Andrews at 81.5 percent (22 of 27) and Gerrin is at 78.9 percent (15 of 19) to set the pace. Many of the players on the team had long consecutive streaks or high percentage stretches of made free throws. Alisha Andrews (left) had a streak of 18 consecutive made end as her season best. She finished the season at 84.8 percent, the fourth-best in school history. Ashley Watson ended with a streak of 19 consecutive made. That enabled her to set a school season record by making 87.5 percent (70 of 80) in She made 7-for-7 Feb. 26, 2014 at UT Arlington. She finished at 76.9 percent for Morgan Jackson missed only once all of , but just shot 15 times (14 made) for her 93.3 percent rate. She is a career 83 percent shooter. She ended the year with a streak of 10 consecutive made. RECORD-SETTING PERFORMANCES FROM THE LINE WATSON SETS FT RECORD As a sophomore Ashley Watson finished by making 19 straight free throws over eight games to establish a single-season record for best free throw percentage of Watson had 12 games during the season where she was 100 percent when she shot two or more free throws. For her career, junior Watson has made 189-of-228 shots for a threeyear mark of percent, that is first by.44 on the career shooting percentage list. Marica Maddox made 224-of-272 (82.35) over four years to hold the current career mark. Kelcey Roegiers- Jensen is third with a 78.5 percent mark on 266-of-339. Record-holding senior Ashley Watson FREE THROW PERCENTAGE, SEASON (min. 45 attempts) Name Year Pct. Ashley Watson (70-of-80) Marica Maddox (76-of-87) Marica Maddox (68-of-79) Alisha Andrews (39-of-46) Janna Stringer (44-of-52) Shellye Fisher ( ) Alisha Andrews (44 of 52) Terese Allen (69-of-83) KelceyRoegiers-Jensen (74 of 90) Helen Myers (41-of-50) Helen Myers (38-of-47) Kendra Long (80-of-100) Patechia Hartman (46-of-58) Angelina Miller (82-of-104) Patechia Hartman (78-of-99) DOUBLE-FIGURE SCORING GAMES Career Alisha Andrews Kayla Nolan Brittany Logan Ashley Watson Ashlee Cole Gaby Moss Makeba Ponder Haley Gerrin Morgan Jackson Miranda Smith Ashanti Groover Kennesha Nichols Jamila Mayfield Total SUN BELT STANDINGS UALR Arkansas State Troy Texas State UL Lafayette Appalachian State UT Arlington GEORGIA STATE UL Monroe Georgia Southern South Alabama

5 THE FRESHMAN PANTHER S Start Georgia State freshman Makeba Ponder is quickly showing how she led the state of Georgia in scoring last year with 24.5 ppg in earning first-team all-state recognition. She also led the state of Georgia in with 88 3-point baskets and an 85 percent rate from the free-throw line. In the Thomas win, Ponder came off the bench to score 16 points in just 14 minutes, making 5 of 9 field goals and 2 of 4 3-point baskets. At Morehead State, Ponder scored 21 points in 17 minutes playing time. Her first start (UMass) was for 17 points with 5 of 9 3-point baskets. She scored 22 points in 28 minutes vs. La Salle and 20 in 27 minutes against UL Monroe. Saturday s game vs. UALR was her poorest as a Panther with 1 for 8 shooting and four points in 24 minutes. She hit 22 points in 28 minutes in the Troy game. Saturday at App State, she was ill and played just four minutes. Ponder s season now is 179 points in 277 minutes of action with 38 3-point baskets made. She s hitting 40 percent outside the arc (38 of 94) and 78 percent from the free throw line (25 of 32). CRASHING THE BOARDS Georgia State is averaging 40.8 rebounds per game with a plus margin in 10 of the 16 games. That follows last year s finish with an advantage in 12 of the final 14 games. That adds up to 22 of the last 30 games with a rebound advantage for the Panthers. GSU leads the Sun Belt with a +2.5 advantage. GSU has 236 offensive rebounds this year (14.8 per game) to rank second in the Sun Belt Conference. Brittany Logan has 48 offensive rebounds, while Haley Gerrin has 30 offensive rebounds. Nine players already have 10 or more offensive rebounds this season in the team effort for getting the boards cleaned. Eleven players have 20 or more total rebounds. A PASSING FANCY Georgia State is averaging 13.6 assists per game, third in the Sun Belt. Alisha Andrews has 47 (4.3) in 11 games and Ashley Watson 59 (3.7) in 16 games. Twelve different players have an assist this year. Watson is No. 12 in the NCAA in assist-turnover ratio (59-25, +34). Andrews is +22 (47-25). HIGH-SCORING Georgia State s 101 points on Nov. 24 was the 11th time in school history to score 100 or more points. As in most cases, GSU is a perfect 11-0 in scoring the 100 or more points. The last time was back on Dec. 14, 2000 in a win over Morris Brown. The 46-point margin of victory tied the 12th-largest advantage in school history and the most since a 46-point win over Towson on Feb. 11, In , GSU scored 80 or more points seven times, while adding four more games over 75 points, for 11 games of 75 or more points last year. For the season, Georgia State is averaging 69.7 points per game with 10 of the 16 games over 70 points and a season low of 39 vs. UT Arlington. The Panthers have three games over 80 points in GAMES The Nov. 28 game (Samford) marked the 100th consecutive college game and the 100th consecutive start for point guard Alisha Andrews. Her streak of 102 ended Dec. 7 at Morehead State (coach s decision). She returned Dec. 30. Andrews started 66 straight in her first two years at UNCW and had started 46 consecutive since coming to Georgia State. She led a winner in 59 of those 102 games. Andrews has played 108 total now. The point guard is used to streaks and winning. In her junior and senior season at Redan High School in Stone Mountain. She led the Raiders on a 58-game winning streak and a state championship, while earning DeKalb County Player of the Year honors. Senior guard Kayla Nolan played her 106th consecutive game at Georgia State in the Jan. 17 game vs. App State. Miranda Smith is next at 105 total games played (through Jan. 10), not consecutive though. Coach SHARON BALDWIN-TENER Sharon Baldwin-Tener, named GSU s head coach in April of 2010, has known how to win as both a collegiate player and collegiate coach. In her fifth season at GSU, the recruiting has put some pieces in place for a solid future. She picked up her 200th career win as a head coach on Dec. 29, 2010 vs. Mississippi Valley State (91-65) and guided GSU to the 500th all-time win in school history on Jan. 9, 2011 in a win over Hofstra (84-70). In eight years, she turned the East Carolina women s basketball program around, winning 126 games, while earning postseason bids to the NCAA and WNIT tournaments. The Lady Pirates won the C-USA Tournament in Atlanta is a homecoming for Baldwin-Tener as she played her prep ball in Smyrna and her college ball at both Kennesaw State and Georgia. She was an assistant coach at Georgia and a head coach at Life University in Marietta Those eight years at ECU followed the season when she was the Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year in her only season at Mercer. She first gained notice as the NAIA National Coach of the Year at Life University, where she began that program with a final No. 7 ranking in its first year and produced a team ranked No. 1 in the national polls in her second season (2001). Her assistant coaching career was highlighted by being named the Naismith National Assistant Coach of the Year (1997) while she was in her seventh and final year at Georgia under head coach Andy Landers. Baldwin-Tener enjoyed a successful playing career at both the high school and collegiate levels. At Wills High School (merged with Campbell High) in Smyrna, Ga., she averaged 21 points per contest as a senior and was named the 1985 Georgia Class 4A State Player of the Year. Baldwin-Tener earned a bachelor s degree from Georgia in 1991 and completed her master s of education in 1997, also at Georgia. She and her husband, Matt, have two children: Luke (10, Feb. 4, 2004) and Samantha (9, Oct. 28, 2005). Baldwin-Tener as a Head Coach Hired by Life to establish new program Life (NAIA Sweet 16) Life (NAIA Elite 8, ranked No. 1) Mercer (A-Sun semifinals) East Carolina East Carolina East Carolina East Carolina East Carolina (C-USA Champ, NCAA bid) East Carolina East Carolina East Carolina (WNIT, second round) Totals, East Carolina Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State Georgia State GSU Record (.385) Career Record (.523)

6 GSU Roster Fun Facts ALISHA ANDREWS Reached 4-foot-11 in 8th grade and hasn t grown since...mother is 5-foot-1...High school team in Atlanta (Redan) had a 58-game win streak her final two years... Grew up in Atlanta and played Little League with the boys as a pitcher...played softball in high school. ASHLEE COLE Not only a coach s kid, a coach s kid who played for her dad at Forest Park HS and won 73 games in final three years... Was born in Seoul, Korea where mother was stationed in the Army...One of her two brothers (Marqus) attended Georgia State and is now in DePaul Law School; brother Tim is in the Army. HAYLEY GERRIN Only brother, Mark, is eight years older and a Gwinnett County firefighter in Norcross, an Atlanta suburb...hometown of Clarkesville is population of 1,500...Had Tiger Woods back surgery in February. ASHANTI GROOVER Her best friend, Zykira Lewis, signed with UCF the same day Ashanti signed with GSU...GSU s first home game on Nov. 19 was UCF...Suffered leg fracture in February and has come back stronger. MARIAM HANNOUN Born in Lebanon, moved to Israel at age 7...Hometown of Nahariya is northernmost coastal city in Israel on the Mediterrean...Sixth of seven children, she learned basketball from two older brothers. Alisha ANDREWS 5 G Sr Stone Mountain, Ga. PPG: 9.1 RPG: 1.6 APG: 4.3 SPG: 2.2 Highlights: Transfer who ranked in top 50 in the NCAA in both assists and steals in two years at UNCW...Two-time All-CAA Defensive team... All-CAA second team ( )...CAA Rookie of the Year ( ).. Made point baskets...made 280 steals...has 56 double-figure scoring games...led Sun Belt in assists (142, 4.6), +54 turnover/ assist, second in steals (72, 2.3). Career Bests: Pts.: 25 Reb.: 9 Asst.: 11 Stl.: 6 (x6) Ashlee COLE 12 G Jr. 5-8 Ellenwood, Ga. PPG: 6.1 RPG: 1.9 APG: 1.2 SPG: career 3-pointers Highlights: Finished fifth on the team in scoring as freshman (5.6 ppg) and eighth as sophomore (5.7 ppg)...was second on the team with her 26 3-point baskets made in Made a 3-point basket in her first college game played (in the win at UCF)...Has two games with four 3-point baskets...has 15 career double-figure games with seven in and five this year. Career Bests: Pts.: 16 Reb.: 6 (x2) Asst.: 2 (x2) Stl.: 2 Haley GERRIN 32 F So. 6-2 Clarkesville, Ga. PPG: 3.4 RPG: 4.4 APG: 0.3 SPG: 0.3 BLK: 0.0 Highlights: Habersham Central High School career included schoolrecord 1,567 points (16.5 ppg career, 18.5 ppg as senior) and 65 wins... Averaged 8.8 rebounds per game...at GSU, played 20 games, started 11, despite injury that required surgery in February...Had six doublefigure games, one double-double game...led Sun Belt Conference in FG Pct (53.5). Career Bests: Pts.: 23 Reb.:10 Asst.: 2 Stl.: 2 (x2) Blk.: 2 (x3) Ashanti GROOVER 11 F So 6-2 Bartow, Fla. PPG: 3.7 RPG: 3.9 APG: 0.3 SPG: 0.1 BLK: 0.0 Highlights: Bartow High School career included a senior year of 10 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 55 blocked shots...top double-double game was a 25-point, 20-rebound effort...blocked nine shots in a single game and had 96 blocks in final two seasons...top rebounding game was 17.. Sustained broken leg on Feb. 8, 2014 vs. Arkansas State...Had 7 rebounds vs. UL Lafayette Jan. 8 this year...double-double vs. Troy (1/10) with 12 points and 10 rebounds in first start. Career Bests: Pts.: 12 Reb.: 10 Asst.: 1 Stl.: 1 Blk: 2 Mariam HANNOUN 1 G So Nahariya, Israel PPG: 1.3 RPG: 1.0 APG: 0.7 SPG: 0.5 Highlights: The 19-year old was discovered in August 2013 by Georgia State coaches on video...played in European U-20, U-18 and U-16 teams for native Israel...Played two seasons with Ironi Nahariya club team in the Liga Leumit division...first player from Israel ever to play at Georgia State...Played 30 games at GSU, scoring in 15...Shot 87.5% FT (7-of- 8) last year. Career Bests: Pts.: 6 Reb.: 5 Asst.: 2 Stl.: 2

7 GSU Roster Fun Facts MORGAN JACKSON Is the first in her family to play basketball, but has two older brothers...presidential Scholar who maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.8 in biology...was on Homecoming Court all four years of high school. BRITTANY LOGAN Dad is 6-foot-3 and a 24-year Army vet who served in Vietnam...Mom is a career nurse... Brittany is the mother of three, including twins who were born on Valentine s Day...She played at three high schools (two in Atlanta and graduated in Greenville, S.C.). JAMILA MAYFIELD Born at Grady Hospital, just one block from the GSU Sports Arena...Dad is 6-foot-7 and a prison guard...mom is 6-feet tall...brother, Akeem, is a boxer... Played one year of high school ball in Albuquerque, N.M. before family moved to Macon, Ga. GABY MOSS Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, Moss has lived in eight states, while playing high school basketballin Kansas and Virginia...Mom is a Lt. Col. in the Army and worked at the Pentagon... Older brother Lawrence is a student at Kansas State, while younger brother Landon plays football at Coastal Carolina. KENNESHA NICHOLS Is a Tennessee native from Smyrna, about 20 miles from Nashville...Qualified for state track and field tournament in discus and shot put...honor roll student who loves math, from alegbra to trigonometry. Morgan JACKSON 21 F Jr. 6-0 Gainesville, Ga. PPG: 2.5 RPG: 1.7 APG: 0.0 SPG: pointers career Highlights: Has played in 72 of 74 games at GSU, starting Outstanding free-throw shooter, hitting 87.5 percent on 14-of-16 as freshman, 14-of-15 as sophomore...career 83 percent FT shooter.. Personal-best game was 15 points vs. UL Monroe on Feb. 19, Four career double-figure games (one in ). Career Bests: Pts.: 15 Reb.: 7 (x2) Asst.: 3 Stl.: 2 (x2) Brittany LOGAN 13 C Sr. 6-4 Decatur, Ga. PPG: 11.3 RPG: 9.4 APG: 0.5 SPG: 0.7 Highlights: Made a comeback in 2013 and moved to Division I for final two years in college...did not play , after playing two previous years, while finishing degree at Georgia Perimeter...Was honorable mention All-America pick in NJCAA in Has 21 double-figure scoring games at GSU, 19 double-figure rebounding games and 15 double-double games...averaged double-double over final 14 games of Career Bests: Pts.: 20 Reb.: 17 (x2) Asst.: 2 Stl.: 1 Blk: 4 Jamila MAYFIELD 22 C So. 6-4 Macon, Ga. PPG: 0.7 RPG: 2.0 APG: 0.0 BPG: 0.6 (19 total) Highlights: Howard High School career finished with a senior season of nine rebounds and seven blocked shots a game for 20-win team... Set region record for blocked shots in a season...her top game of 15 blocked shots was a school record...best single rebounding game was 22...Played 20 games as freshman at GSU, grabbed 31 rebounds, scored 29 points. Career Bests: Pts.: 5 (x2) Reb.: 6 Asst.: 0 Stl.: 1 Blk: 3 Gaby MOSS 24 G Jr. 5-8 Alexandria, Va. PPG: 4.6 RPG: 2.1 APG: 0.6 SPG: 0.8 Highlights: Played 72 games, starting 32...Netted 11 double-figure scoring games, including eight in Made 45 career 3-point baskets...made 26-of-69 3-point baskets in (38%)...Made two game-winning shots (at buzzer at Kent State and with two seconds vs. UALR)...Hit two FT with 23 seconds to secure win at Arkansas State. Career Bests: Pts.: 16 (x2) Reb.: 6 (x4) Asst.: 5 Stl.: 3 Kennesha NICHOLS 25 F Fr Smyrna, Tenn PPG: 4.5 RPG: 3.6 APG: 0.3 SPG: 0.5 Highlights: Two-time finalist for Miss Tennessee Basketball...Produced more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds...part of high school team that went on 27-game win streak...wore No. 25 and top-scoring game was 25 points...had top rebounding game with 22 boards...played AAU ball with Tennessee Flight and Tennessee Pride...Became starter Jan. 5. Career Bests: Pts.: 10 Reb.: 9 (x2) Asst.: 2 Stl.: 2

8 GSU Roster Fun Facts KAYLA NOLAN Born in Milwaukee and moved to Atlanta in fifth grade...her high school coach at Norcross is a former Georgia State player who also coached Maya Moore at Collins Hill High School...Was an all-county volleyball star at Duluth High School as an outside hitter...mom is a nurse, just like several other female family relatives...kayla has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 at Georgia State. MAKEBA PONDER Wears No. 10 to follow her cousin Xavier Johnson, who helped her develop love of basketball...oldest of five brothers and sisters so has her own cheering section...plans to be a basketball coach one day. MIRANDA SMITH An avid fisherman, Smith loves the outdoors of the western Virginia mountains where she grew up...her uncle, Dwaine Pee Wee Board, played 10 seasons with the S.F. 49ers in the Montana-Rice era and has coached 20 years in the NFL. JORDAN ULM Born in Buffalo, N.Y. and is one of seven siblings...studying to be a physical or occupational therapist. ASHLEY WATSON Father was in the Air Force and became an electrical engineer with Cisco systems and mom has degree in computer information systems, so growing up in the Silicon Valley south of San Francisco was computerheavy lifestyle...older brother, Tony, is a web designer...ashley is a business managerial sciences major at GSU. Kayla NOLAN 20 G Sr. 5-9 Duluth, Ga. PPG: 10.7 RPG: 4.8 APG: 1.8 SPG: career 3-pointers Highlights: Played all 106 games in her GSU career...has 37 doublefigure scoring games...has three double-figure rebounding games... Made 33 career 3-point baskets...was second on team in scoring in with 9.7 ppg, fifth in with 7.7 ppg...third on team with 46 steals in Career Bests: Pts.: 25 Reb.: 12 Asst.: 6 (x2) Stl.: 5 Makeba PONDER 10 G Fr. 5-8 Moultrie, Ga. PPG: 11.2 RPG: 1.4 APG: 0.3 SPG: 0.3 Highlights: Led state of Georgia in scoring in with 24.5 ppg... Had 2,071 points in career...led state in free-throw shooting as senior (85%)...Made 88 3-point baskets as senior to lead state and hit 232 career 3-pointers...38 treys in Four games with 20 or more points...no. 39 NCAA 3-point pct. and No. 44 in 3 s made (2.64 pg). Career Bests: Pts.: 22 (x2) Reb.: 4 (x2) 3-Pointers.: 7 Stl.: 2 Miranda SMITH 2 F/G Sr. 5-9 Roanoke, Va. PPG: 1.2 RPG: 1.8 APG: 0.3 SPG: 0.0 Highlights: Played in 105 games in her GSU career with 19 starts...has four double-figure scoring games...has nine games with five-or-more rebounds...good defender who is often assigned to opponent s top scorer...career 71 percent free-throw shooter...has 305 career points. Career Bests: Pts.: 15 Reb.: 6 (x2) Asst.: 3 (x4) Stl.: 3 (x2) Jordan ULM 3 G R-So. 5-7 Lawrenceville, Ga. PPG: n/a RPG: n/a APG: n/a SPG: n/a Highlights: Played freshman year in junior college (Andrews College in Cuthbert, Ga.)...Attended North Georgia College in , but did not play basketball...earned a walk-on roster spot on Nov. 6, 2014 with GSU Career Bests: Pts.: n/a Reb.: n/a Asst.: n/a Stl.: n/a Ashley WATSON 23 G Sr. 5-6 San Jose, Calif. PPG: 6.3 RPG :2.3 APG: 3.7 SPG: 1.1 Highlights: As sophomore, ranked No. 18 in NCAA stats in free throw shooting (87.5) on 70-of-80...Made final 19 in row to end season...led team in with 84 assists,...produced 19 career double-figure scoring games...first all-time school history for career FT pct. (82.89) and first for season FT (87.5 as soph)...overcame knee surgery in December and returned to play in Has 210 career assists. Career Bests: Pts.: 20 Reb.: 7 Asst.: 10 Stl.: 4 Coach Sharon BALDWIN-TENER Fun Facts Grew up in Smyrna, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta, and went to Griffin Middle School where one of her classmates and sleep-over party mates was Julie Roberts (now Julia in Hollywood)...As a young athlete, she played on the boys teams and was a talented Little League pitcher...as a basketball player, she became the state Class 4A Player of the Year at Wills High School (merged with Campbell). The male basketball MVP was Brian Oliver, who played on Georgia Tech s 1990 Final Four team...sharon went on to become captain at Georgia on a pair of top 10 teams.

9 ALPHABETICAL Roster No. Name...Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous School) 5 Alisha Andrews...G 4-11 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga. (Redan/UNCW) 12 Ashlee Cole... G 5-8 Jr. Ellenwood, Ga. (Forest Park) 32 Haley Gerrin... F 6-2 So. Clarkesville, Ga. (Habersham Central) 11 Ashanti Groover... F 6-2 So. Bartow, Fla. (Bartow) 1 Mariam Hannoun...G 5-10 So. Nahariya, Israel (Ironi Nahariya) 21 Morgan Jackson... F 6-0 Jr. Gainesville, Ga. (East Hall) * 33 Tatianna Jackson...G 5-10 Jr. Atlanta, Ga. (Lovett/Chattanooga) 13 Brittany Logan...C 6-4 Sr. Decatur, Ga. (J.L. Mann Academy/Georgia Perimeter) 22 Jamila Mayfield...C 6-4 So. Macon, Ga. (Howard) 24 Gaby Moss... G 5-8 Jr. Alexandria, Va. (T.C. Williams) 25 Kennesha Nichols... F 5-11 Fr. Smyrna, Tenn. (Ensworth) 20 Kayla Nolan...G 5-9 Sr. Duluth, Ga. (Duluth) 10 Makeba Ponder...G 5-8 Fr. Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County) 2 Miranda Smith... G/F 5-9 Sr. Roanoke, Va. (Patrick Henry) 3 Jordan Ulm...G 5-7 So. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Colllins Hill/Andrew College) 23 Ashley Watson... G 5-6 Sr. San Jose, Calif. (Archbishop Mitty) NUMERICAL Roster No. Name...Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous School) 1 Mariam Hannoun...G 5-10 So. Nahariya, Israel (Ironi Nahariya) 2 Miranda Smith...G/F 5-9 Sr. Roanoke, Va. (Patrick Henry) 3 Jordan Ulm...G 5-7 So. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Colllins Hill/Andrew College) 5 Alisha Andrews...G 4-11 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga. (Redan/UNCW) 10 Makeba Ponder... G 5-8 Fr. Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County) 11 Ashanti Groover... F 6-2 So. Bartow, Fla. (Bartow) 12 Ashlee Cole... G 5-8 Jr. Ellenwood, Ga. (Forest Park) 13 Brittany Logan...C 6-4 Sr. Decatur, Ga. (J.L. Mann Academy/Georgia Perimeter) 20 Kayla Nolan... G 5-9 Sr. Duluth, Ga. (Duluth) 21 Morgan Jackson... F 6-0 Jr. Gainesville, Ga (East Hall) 22 Jamila Mayfield...C 6-4 So. Macon, Ga. (Howard) 23 Ashley Watson... G 5-6 Sr. San Jose, Calif. (Archbishop Mitty) 24 Gaby Moss... G 5-8 Jr. Alexandria, Va. (T.C. Williams) 25 Kennesha Nichols... F 5-11 Fr. Smyrna, Tenn. (Ensworth) 32 Haley Gerrin... F 6-2 So. Clarkesville, Ga.(Habersham Central) * 33 Tatianna Jackson...G 5-10 Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Lovett/Chattanooga * transfer, will sit out season per NCAA rules COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Sharon Baldwin Tener (Georgia, 1991), 5th Year GSU Assistant Coach: Erin Batth (Clemson, 2001) Assistant Coach: Jeri Porter (Liberty, 1991) Assistant Coach: Lesley Dickinson (James Madison, 2007) Graduate Manager: Ariana Jackson (East Carolina, 2014) Athletic Trainer: Jessica Peters (Texas A&M-Commerce, 2005) Strength Coach: Benjamin Lampkin (Florida State, 2008) Pronunciations Alisha Andrews... uh-leesh-uh Mariam Hannoun.. MAR-e-am HAH-noon Gaby Moss... Gabbie (as in cabbie) Jamila Mayield... Juh-milla Makeba Ponder... Muh-key-buh Ashanti Groover...Uh-shon-tea Baldwin-Tener...ten-er

10 RADI0-TV One-Page Roster Card ALISHA ANDREWS G 4-11 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga. 5 ASHLEE COLE G 5-8 Jr. Ellenwood, Ga. 12 HALEY GERRIN F 6-2 So. Clarkesville, Ga. 32 ASHANTI GROOVER F 6-2 So. Bartow, Fla. 11 Mariam Hannoun G 5-10 So. Nahariya, Israel 1 MORGAN JACKSON F 6-0 Jr. Gainesville, Ga. 21 TATIANA JACKSON G 5-10 Jr. Atlanta, Ga. 33 BRITTANY LOGAN C 6-4 Sr. Decatur, Ga. 13 JAMILA MAYFIELD C 6-4 So. Macon, Ga. 22 GABY MOSS G 5-8 Jr. Alexandria, Va. 24 KENNESHA NICHOLS F 5-11 Fr. Smyrna, Ga. 25 KAYLA NOLAN G 5-9 Sr. Duluth, Ga. 20 MAKEBA PONDER G 5-8 Fr. Moultrie, Ga. 10 MIRANDA SMITH F/G 5-9 Sr. Roanoke, Va. 2 JORDAN ULM G 5-7 So Lawrenceville, Ga. 3 ASHLEY WATSON G 5-6 Sr. San Jose, Calif. 23 SHARON BALDWIN-TENER Head Coach 5th Year at Georgia State ERIN BATTH Assistant Coach 1st Year at Georgia State JERI PORTER Assistant Coach 1st Year at Georgia State LESLEY DICKINSON Assistant Coach 2nd Year at Georgia State

11 SEASON STATISTICS RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds ## Player gp-gs min avg fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% off def tot avg pf dq a to blk stl pts avg 13 Logan, Brittany Ponder, Makeba Nolan, Kayla Andrews, Alisha Watson, Ashley Cole, Ashlee Moss, Gaby Nichols, Kennesha Groover, Ashanti Gerrin, Haley Jackson, Morgan Hannoun, Mariam Smith, Miranda Mayfield, Jamila Ulm, Jordan Team Total Opponents TEAM STATISTICS GSU OPP SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct POINT FG-ATT point FG pct pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct F-Throws made per game REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist/turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game ATTENDANCE Home games-avg/game Neutral site-avg/game Date Opponent Score Att. 11/15/14 at North Florida W /24/14 THOMAS UNIVERSITY W /28/14 SAMFORD W /30/14 LIBERTY L /3/14 KENNESAW STATE L /7/14 at Morehead State L /13/14 TENNESSEE TECH W /19/14 UMASS W /20/14 LA SALLE L * 12/30/14 UL MONROE W * 1/3/15 UALR L * 1/5/15 TEXAS STATE W * 1/8/15 at Louisiana L * 1/10/15 TROY L * 1/15/15 UT ARLINGTON L * 1/17/15 at Appalachian State W * - Conference game Score by Periods 1st 2nd Totals Georgia State Opponents

12 5 Alisha Andrews Senior/ Guard/ 4-11 Stone Mountain, Ga./ Redan HS AT GEORGIA STATE: Led Sun Belt in assists (4.6) in Scored 1,000th point in Sun Belt tournament...had played and started all 102 college games until Dec. 7 suspension (108 total now)..has 513 career assists...for career has ranked No. 20, No. 45 and No. 58 in NCAA in steals, plus No. 39, No. 42 and No. 78 in assists among NCAA leaders...transferred to GSU from CAA rival UNCW after two years...was CAA Rookie of the Year, a two-time All-CAA pick and on All-Defensive team HIGHLIGHTS Named All-Sun Belt Conference preseason third team Scored 13 points with 5 five assists and 4 steals (Thomas, 11/24) Netted 13 points, made 6 assists, made 3 steals vs. Liberty (11/30) Returned after four game suspension Dec. 30 with 4 steals, 4 points and 3 assists in win over UL Monroe Led team with 11 points and two treys vs. UALR (1/3) Had 10 assists, 4 points vs. Troy (1/10) Produced 16 points, 3 treys and 5 assists in win at App State (1/15) CAREER BESTS Points: 25 vs. Charlotte,12/7/11 23 at NC State, 11/16/11 (10 total games over 20 pts) (56 total games) Rebounds: 9 at JMU, CAA tourney, 3/2/11 7 at Hofstra, 2/26/12 Assists: 11 vs. Towson, 1/9/11 10 vs. Troy, 1/10/15 10 at Western Carolina, 11/23/13 10 at William & Mary, 2/9/12 10 at N.C. A & T, 1/2/12 3-Pointers: 6 vs. Georgia State, 2/29/12 6 vs. Belmont, 11/27/13 Steals: 6 (five times) 5 (five times) Minutes: 40 (six times) GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State... did not play (coach s decision) TENNESSEE TECH... did not play (coach s decision).massachusetts%... did not play (coach s decision) La SALLE%... did not play (coach s decision) UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON*... did not play (injury) at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic ANDREWS CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Red-shirt transfer season at Georgia State /31 885/ / / / / / /8 308/ / / / / /9.1 Career 108/ / / / / / /10.3

13 12 Ashlee Cole CAREER HIGHS Junior / Guard/ 5-8 Forest Park, Ga./Forest Park AT GEORGIA STATE: Made 60 career 3-point baskets...played 74 of possible 77 games at GSU... Has 15 games in double figures...averaged 5.7 ppg as a sophomore in and 5.6 ppg as freshman in HIGHLIGHTS Needs 76 points for 500 scored in career. Scored 12 points in win over Thomas (11/24) Netted 12 points vs. Liberty with 4 of 7 3-point baskets (11/3) Added 12 points vs. Kennesaw State with 2 of 4 3-pointers (12.3) Had six points, three assists in Sun Belt win over ULM (12/30) Scored 12 points with 3 treys in win over Texas State (1/5) Made 4 of 7 3-pointers for 14 points vs. Troy (1/10) CAREER BESTS Points: 16 at UL Lafayette, 1/23/13 14 vs. Troy, 1/10/15 14 at Santa Clara, 12/20/13 14 vs. Arkansas State, 2/8/14 (14 times) Rebounds: 6 three times Assists: 3 vs. UL Monroe, 12/30/14 3-pointers: 4 vs. Liberty, 11/30/14 4 vs. Troy, 1/10/15 Steals: 2 vs. Toledo, 12/30/12 Minutes: 27 vs. Hofstra, 2/10/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic COLE CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /0 454/ / / / / / /1 442/ / / / / / /0 265/ / / / / /6.1 Career 74/1 1161/ / / / / /5.6

14 32 Haley Gerrin Sophomore / Forward/ 6-2/ Clarkesville, Ga. (Habersham Central) AT GEORGIA STATE: Led Sun Belt Conference in field goal percentage (53.5)...Played 20 games before having February back surgery in , averaging 7.1 ppg and 4.1 rpg...had six double-figure scoring games, topped by 23 points...shot 72.7 percent from free throw line...started 11 games in HIGHLIGHTS Shooting 79 percent from the free throw line (15 of 19) in Started exhibition game vs. Montevallo, playing 18 minutes with six rebounds Grabbed 7 rebounds in win over Samford (11/28) Added 6 rebounds at Morehead State (12/7) and 6 rebounds in win over UL Monroe (12/13) Had 5 rebounds, 2 points in win over Texas State (1/5). Left with injury. CAREER BESTS Points: 23 vs. Jacksonville St., 11/29/13 17 vs. Troy, 1/1/14 (6 double figures) Rebounds: 10 at UL Lafayette, 1/23/14 9 vs. Troy, 1/1/14 9 vs. Jacksonville St., 11/29/13 Assists: 2 at San Jose State, 12/18/13 Blocks: 2 at Kennesaw State, 12/3/13 2 vs. Troy, 1/1/14 2 at South Alabama, 1/4/14 Steals: 2 at Kennesaw State, 12/3/13 2 vs. Troy, 1/1/14 Minutes: 31 vs. Georgia, 12/1/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette*... did not play TROY*... did not play UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic GERRIN CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg / / / / / / /11 233/ / / / /3.4 Career 34/22 597/ / / / / /5.5

15 11 Ashanti Groover Sophomore / Forward/ 6-2 Bartow, Fla. (Bartow) AT GEORGIA STATE: Played 18 games before breaking bone in her leg on Feb. 8 and having surgery that ended season early...scored 35 points and had 35 rebounds in freshman season...blocked 10 shots to rank third on team HIGHLIGHTS Grabbed 5 rebounds, scored 4 points in 8 minutes vs. Thomas Played vs. UALR (Jan. 3) after not playing six games and added two points and two rebounds. Logged 16 minutes at UL Lafayette (1/8) and scored 8 points to go with 7 rebounds. Made first career start vs. Troy (1/10) and had double-double game with 12 points and 10 rebounds in 21 minutes CAREER BESTS Points: 12 vs. Troy, 1/10/15 9 at Kent State, 12/8/13 8 at UL Lafayette, 1/8/15 8 vs. Belmont, 11/27/13 Rebounds: 10 vs. Troy, 1/10/15 7 at UL Lafayette, 1/8/15 6 at Kent State, 12/8/13 5 three times Blocks: 2 vs. Belmont, 11/27/13 Steals: 1 two times Minutes: 27 at Kent State, 12/8/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida... did not play THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE... did not play at Morehead State.. did not play TENNESSEE TECH... did not play MASSACHUSETTS%... did not play La SALLE%... did not play UL MONROE*... did not play UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON*... did not play at Appalachian St*.. did not play at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic GROOVER CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /0 128/ / / / / / /1 67/ / / / / /3.7 Career 25/01 195/ / / / / /2.4

16 1 Mariam Hannoun Sophomore / Guard/ 5-10 Nahariya, Israel (Ironi Nahariya) AT GEORGIA STATE: Played 23 games as freshman, logging 155 minutes...scored 27 points and grabbed 25 rebounds...first Israeli player to sign with Georgia State and played in European Championships, where coaches had seen video of her games HIGHLIGHTS Played 11 minutes and scored four points in exhibition game Scored 6 points, grabbed 5 rebounds in win over Thomas (11/24) Logged 11 minutes at UL Lafayette (1/8) CAREER BESTS Points: 6 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 4 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 Rebounds: 5 at Troy, 2/15/14 5 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 4 at Western Kentucky, 1/8/14 3 at Santa Clara, 12/20/13 3 at South Alabama, 1/4/14 3 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 Assists: 2 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 2 at Troy, 2/15/14 2 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 3-pointers: none Blocks: 1 vs. Kennesaw State, 12/3/14 Steals: 2 at Western Kentucky, 1/8/14 2 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 Minutes: 18 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 17 at Arkansas State, 1/14/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida... did not play THOMAS SAMFORD^... did not play LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH... did not play MASSACHUSETTS%.... did not play La SALLE%... did not play UL MONROE*... did not play UALR*... did not play at Texas State*... did not play at UL Lafayette* TROY*... did not play UT ARLINGTON*... did not play at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic HANNOUN CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /1 155/ / / / / / /0 43/ / / / / /1.3 Career 29/1 208/ / / / / /1.2

17 21 Morgan Jackson Junior / Forward/ 6-0 Gainesville, Ga./East Hall AT GEORGIA STATE: Vet of 74 games at Georgia State...Four career double-figure games... Career 83 percent free -throw shooter on 29 of 35...Made 28 career 3-point baskets HIGHLIGHTS Played 17 minutes and had six rebounds and five points in exhibition game vs. Montevallo Added 5 points and a trey vs. Liberty in 22 minutes (11/30) Hit a trey at Morehead State (12/7) and vs. Tennessee Tech (12/13) Scored 3 points (trey) with 4 rebounds and block vs. ULM (12/30) Played 20 minutes at UL Lafayette (1/8) with 4 points, 3 rebs., 1 block Started vs. UT Arlington, played 13 minutes with 2 rebounds. Scored 11 points in win at App State (1/15) with 3 of 4 3-pointers CAREER BESTS Points: 15 vs. UL Monroe, 2/19/14 12 vs. UCF, 11/19/13 11 at Appalachian State, 1/17/15 10 vs. Texas State, 2/17/14 Rebounds: 7 vs. Kennesaw St., 12/2/12 7 vs. Western Kentucky, 3/8/14 6 four times Assists: 2 vs. Kennesaw St., 12/2/12 2 vs. UL Monroe, 2/19/14 3-pointers: 3 vs. UL Monroe, 2/19/14 3 at Appalachian State, 1/7/15 Steals: 2 two times Blocks: 1 ten times Minutes: 35 vs. Texas State, 2/17/14 25 vs. UL Monroe, 2/19/14 25 vs. UL Lafayette, 2/22/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State*... did not play at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic JACKSON CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /0 325/ / / / / / /11 405/ / / / / / / 1 178/ / / / / /2.5 Career 74/12 908/ / / / / /2.5

18 13 Brittany Logan Senior / Center/ 6-4 Atlanta, Ga./Georgia Perimeter AT GEORGIA STATE: Returned absence from basketball to play 25 games with 17 starts in Averaged double-doubles in scoring and rebounding over final 14 games...has 21 career double-figure scoring games and 19 double-figure rebounding games with 15 double-double games... Led Sun Belt Conference in offensive rebounding (3.3) and was second in total rebounds (8.8)...Earned All-NJCAA All-American honorable mention at Georgia Perimeter College HIGHLIGHTS Had double-figure rebounds in seven of last 11 games and six doubledouble games in last 10 played Had 10 rebounds vs. Kennesaw State (12/3) Grabbed 14 rebounds with 7 points at Morehead State (12/7) Scored 19 points vs. Tennessee Tech (12/13) on 7 of 8 FG, while adding 16 rebounds and 2 blocked shots Double-double in UMass win with 16 points, 11 boards Personal-best 20 points and double-double (11 reb.) vs. La Salle with a 10-for-10 day at free throw line Had 16 rebounds and 15 points in win over ULM (12/30) Scored 13 points, grabbed 11 rebounds in win over Texas State (1/5) Double-double 12 points, 12 rebounds vs. UT Arlington (1/15) CAREER BESTS Points: 20 vs. UMass (12/19/14) 19 vs. Tenn. Tech (12/13/14) 17 three times 16 four times (21 times) Rebounds: 17 vs. UL Monroe, 2/19/14 17 at Texas State, 3/12/14 16 vs. Tenn. Tech (12/13/14) 16 vs. UL Monroe, 12/30/14 (19 times) Double-Doubles: 15 (6 in ) Assists: 2 three times Blocks: 4 vs. UL Monroe, 2/19/14 3 vs. Texas State, 2/17/14 Steals: 1 multiple times Minutes: 34 vs. UT Arlington, 1/15/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic LOGAN CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /17 479/ / / / / / /15 363/ / / / / /1.3 Career 41/32 842/ / / / / /10.2

19 22 Jamila Mayfield Sophomore / Center/ 6-4 Macon, Ga. (Howard HS) AT GEORGIA STATE: Played in 20 games of freshman season and logged 118 minutes...tied for team lead in with 16 blocked shots...scored 29 points and grabbed 31 rebounds as freshman HIGHLIGHTS Had 4 rebounds, scored 2 points in opening win at UNF (11/15) Blocked 2 shots in win over Thomas (11/24) Grabbed 3 rebounds in eight minutes in win over UMass (12/19) Scored a basket and blocked a shot vs. La Salle (12/20) Logged 8 minutes at UL Lafayette (1/8) CAREER BESTS Points: 5 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 5 at Troy, 2/15/14 4 at Western Kentucky, 1/8/14 4 vs. UALR, 1/18/14 Rebounds: 6 at UALR, 3/5/14 5 at Western Kentucky, 1/8/14 5 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 Blocks: 3 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 2 at Western Kentucky, 1/8/14 2 at UL Monroe, 1/25/14 2 vs. South Alabama, 1/30/14 2 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 Steals: none Minutes: 17 at Arkansas State, 1/14/14 16 vs. UALR, 1/18/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^... did not play LIBERTY^... did not play KENNESAW STATE... did not play at Morehead State.. did not play TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE*... did not play UALR*... did not play at Texas State*... did not play at UL Lafayette* TROY*... did not play UT ARLINGTON*... did not play at Appalachian St*.. did not play at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic MAYFIELD CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /4 118/ / / / / / /0 29/ / / / / /0.7 Career 25/4 139/ / / / / /1.3

20 24 Gaby Moss Junior / Guard/ 5-8 Alexandria, Va./T. C. Williams AT GEORGIA STATE: Has played in all 76 games at Georgia State...Has 11 double-figure games, including eight as a sophomore in Hit two game-winning baskets (at Kent State and vs. UALR) HIGHLIGHTS Hit 3-point basket in each of first two games of season Grabbed 5 rebounds in win over Samford (11/28) Added 8 points vs. Kennesaw State (12/3) Contributed 3 steals and 4 points vs. Tennessee Tech (12/13) Had 8 points in win over UMass in 14 minutes (12/19) Netted 7 points, 2 assists in win over ULM (12/30) with a trey CAREER BESTS Points: 16 at UT Martin, 11/8/13 16 vs. Troy, 1/1/14 15 at UL Monroe, 1/25/14 (11 times) Rebounds: 6 four times Assists: 5 vs. JMU, 1/20/13 3 four times 3-pointers: 4 at UT Martin, 11/8/13 4 vs. Troy, 1/1/14 Steals: 3 at San Jose State, 12/18/13 2 five times Minutes: 31 at South Alabama, 1/4/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic MOSS CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /4 427/ / / / / / /20 645/ / / / / / /9 278/ / / / / /4.6 Career 76/ / / / / / /4.9

21 25 Kennesha Nichols Freshman / Foward/ 5-11 Smyrna, Tenn./Ensworth HS AT GEORGIA STATE: Freshman comes from Nashville area where she was a 1,000-point scorer with more than 500 rebounds at Ensworth...Team advanced to state championship last three years, winning state title her junior year. Has played all 16 games at Georgia State, making first start on Jan. 5 vs. Texas State HIGHLIGHTS Shooting 55.3 percent from the field Played 17 minutes in exihbition game and scored 10 points on 5-of-9 field-goal shooting, while grabbing nine rebounds. Scored 3 points in first game in college in win at UNF Grabbed 9 rebounds, scored 8 points in win over Thomas (11/24) Played 21 minutes and scored 8 points vs. Liberty (11/28) Logged 15 minutes in win over UMass with 3 rebs., 2 points (12/19) Scored 6 points with 2 rebounds vs. UALR (1/3) Started and scored 10 points with 8 rebounds in win on Texas State (1/5) In 12 minutes as starter at UL Lafayette (1/8) scored 9 points, had 7 reb. Had 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals in16 minutes vs. Troy (1/10) Pulled down 9 rebounds vs. UT Arlington (1/15) Hauled in 9 rebounds, scored 8 points in win at App State (1/17) CAREER BESTS Points: 10 vs. Texas State, 1/5/15 9 at UL Lafayette, 1/8/15 8 three times Rebounds: 9 vs. UT Arlington, 1/15/15 9 at Appalachian State, 1/17/15 9 vs. Thomas, 11/24/14 8 vs. Texas State, 1/5//15 7 at UL Lafayette, 1/8/15 Steals: 3 at Appalachian State, 1/17/15 Blocks: 2 vs. UT Arlington, 1/15/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic NICHOLS CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /5 214/ / / / / /4.5 Career 16/5 214/ / / / / /4.5

22 20 1 Kayla Nolan Senior / Guard/ 5-9 Duluth, Ga./Duluth AT GEORGIA STATE: Has played in 106 consecutive games with 69 starts...has 37 doublefigure scoring games..averaged 7.7 ppg as junior in and 3.7 rpg...has career 3.4 GPA after a pair of 4.0 semesters HIGHLIGHTS Co-led team with 15 and had 5 steals in opening win at UNF (11/15) Led team with 20 points in win over Samford, had 7 rebounds, 4 steals Had 9 rebounds vs. Kennesaw State (12/2) Added 16 points, 7 rebounds at Morehead State (12/7) Contributed 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists vs. Tennessee Tech (12/13) Scored 17 points off the bench in win over UMass (12/19) Produced double-double vs ULM (12/30) with 11 rebounds, 10 points Led with 14 points, six rebounds in win over Texas State (1/5) Hit for 13 points with 3 assists in win at Appalachian State (1/17) CAREER BESTS Points: 25 at Stephen F. Austin, 11/16/13 20 vs. Samford, 11/28/14 18 vs. George Mason, 2/24/13 17 four times (37 double figures) Rebounds: 12 at UCF, 11/9/12 11 vs. Toledo, 12/30/12 11 vs. Morehead, 12/16/12 11 vs, UL Monroe, 12/20/14 Assists: 6 at Old Dominion, 1/4/12 6 vs. Northeastern, 1/17/13 3-pointers: 3 at San Jose State, 12/18/13 2 at George Mason, 1/27/13 Steals: 5 vs. Belmont, 11/27/13 4 seven times Minutes: 36 at Stephen F. Austin, 11/16/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic NOLAN CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /16 576/ / / / / / /27 769/ / / / / / /15 697/ / / / / / /12 427/ / / / / /10.7 Career 106/ / / / / / /7.6

23 10 Makeba Ponder Freshman / Guard/ 5-8 Moultrie, Ga./Colquitt County HS AT GEORGIA STATE: Freshman led the state of Georgia in scoring with 24.5 ppg at Colquitt County High School and was first-team all-state pick...made 88 3-point baskets as senior and 232 trys in her career...also led state in free-throw shooting, making 85 percent as senior. Leads GSU with 38 3-point baskets in , shooting 40 percent outside the arc...has scored in double figures 7 times with 4 games of 20 or more points HIGHLIGHTS Made 3-point basket in first college game at UNF Scored 16 points in 14 minutes with 2 3-pointers in win over Thomas Added 2 treys and 6 points in eight minutes vs. Liberty (11/30) Hit 3 of 4 3-point shots for 9 points vs. Kennesaw State (12/3) Made 7 of 9 treys in second half at Morehead State (12/7) to tie for second-most in game in school history, scoring 21 points in the game Produced 16 points with 2-5 treys vs. Tennessee Tech (12/13) Made first start and scored 17 points in win over UMass (12/19) with 5 of 9 3-point baskets Led team with 22 points vs. La Salle (12/20) with 9 of 18 and 3 treys Led team with 20 points vs.ulm (12/30) with 4 treys Led team with 22 points vs. Troy (1/10) with 6 3-point baskets CAREER BESTS Points: 22 vs. La Salle, 12/20/14 22 vs, Troy, 1/10/15 21 at Morehead State, 12/7/14 20 vs. UL Monroe, 12/3/14 (7 times) Rebounds: 4 two times 3-pointers: 7 at Morehead State, 12/7/14 6 vs. Troy, 1/10/15 5 vs. UMass, 12/19/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic PONDER CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /7 277/ / / / / /11.2 Career 16/7 277/ / / / / /11.2

24 2 Miranda Smith Senior / Guard-Forward/ 5-9 Roanoke, Va./Patrick Henry AT GEORGIA STATE: Is a vet of 105 games with 19 starts at Georgia State...Has four doublefigure scoring games...career 72.3 percent free-throw shooter HIGHLIGHTS Started exhibition game vs. Montevallo and had five rebounds and two steals in 14 minutes. Grabbed 5 rebounds, scored 5 points in win at UNF (11/15) Had 4 points, 3 rebounds at Morehead State (12/7) Blocked 2 shots in 2 minutes in win over ULM (12/30) CAREER BESTS Points: 15 vs. Northeastern, 2/2/12 12 at VCU, 1/29/12 11 vs. James Madison, 1/8/12 11 at George Mason, 1/27/13 (4 in double figures) Rebounds: 6 at Hofstra, 1/10/13 6 vs. Belmont, 11/27/13 5 eight times Assists: 3 four times 3-pointers: 1 eight times Blocks: 2 at James Madison, 1/26/12 Steals: 3 vs. James Madison, 1/8/12 3 vs. Delaware, 1/31/13 Minutes: 32 vs. Delaware, 1/31/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic SMITH CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /10 371/ / / / / / /4 425/ / / / / / /5 275/ / / / / / /0 118/ / / / / /1.2 Career 105/ / / / / / /3.0

25 3 Jordan Ulm R-Sophomore / Guard/ 5-7 Lawrenceville, Ga./ Andrew College/Collilns Hill AT GEORGIA STATE: Redshirt sophomore who played freshman season at Andrews College in Attend North Georgia in , but did not play basketball... Played prep ball at Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett County HIGHLIGHTS Played in first Division I college game with 3 minutes vs. Thomas GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida... did not travel THOMAS SAMFORD^... did not play TOURNEY^... did not play KENNESAW STATE... did not play at Morehead State.. did not play TENNESSEE TECH... did not play MASSACHUSETTS%. did not play La SALLE%... did not play UL MONROE*... did not play UALR*... did not play at Texas State*... did not play at UL Lafayette*... did not play TROY*... did not play UT ARLINGTON*... did not play at Appalachian St*.. did not play at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic

26 23 Ashley Watson Senior / Guard/ 5-6 San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty AT GEORGIA STATE: Came back from December knee surgery to finish season strong... Played in 92 games at GSU with 52 starts...has 19 career double-figure games...on pace for career free throw record at as well as single season record-holder at 87.5 in Leads Sun Belt in in assist/turnover ratio (59-25, +34) HIGHLIGHTS Hit 4-4 free throws in opening win at UNF (11/15) Added 6 points and 5 assists in win over Thomas (1124) Had 8 points and 4 rebounds vs. Kennesaw State (12/3) Started and produced personal-best 10 assists game to go with 10 points at Morehead State (12/7). Added 4-4 free throws. Started in win over Tennessee Tech (12/13) with 7 points and 4 assists. Had 5 assists in win over UMass (12/19) Scored 9 points vs. La Salle with 4 rebounds and 3 assists (12/20) Made 9 of 10 free throws for 11 in win over ULM (12/30), 3 assists Contributed 6 assists, 6 points in win over Texas State (1/5) Had 8 points, 3 assists at UL Lafayette (1/8) Scored 14 points with 4 assists vs. Troy (1/10) CAREER BESTS Points: 20 vs. Hofstra, 2/10/13 17 at UT Arlington, 2/26/14 16 at UNCW, 2/17/13 (19 career) Rebounds: 7 at Hofstra, 1/10/13 5 vs. Mason, 2/24/13 Assists: 10 at Morehead State, 12/7/14 8 vs. Mason, 2/24/13 7 vs. Florida A&M, 11/24/12 Steals: 4 at UNCW, 2/17/13 4 at San Jose State, 12/18/13 4 at UT Arlington, 2/26/14 Minutes: 42 (OT) at UNCW, 2/17/ GAME-BY-GAME MP FG 3FG FT O-D Rb As Bl St Pts at North Florida THOMAS SAMFORD^ LIBERTY^ KENNESAW STATE at Morehead State TENNESSEE TECH MASSACHUSETTS% La SALLE% UL MONROE* UALR* at Texas State* at UL Lafayette* TROY* UT ARLINGTON* at Appalachian St* at Arkansas St*... UL LAFAYETTE*... at UT Arlington*... ARKANSAS STATE*. at Georgia Southern*. at South Alabama*. at Texas State*... SOUTH ALABAMA*.. APP STATE*... at UALR*... at Troy*... at UL Monroe*... GEORGIA SOUTHERN*. at Sun Belt Tournament *Sun Belt Game ^Thanksgiving Tournament %Holiday & Hoops Classic WATSON CAREER STATISTICS Season G/GS Min./Avg. FG-A/FG% 3FG-A/3% FT-A/FT% O-D TRb/Avg. Asts. Blks. Stls Pts./Avg /9 428/ / / / / / /26 757/ / / / / / /7 456/ / / / / / /11 397/ / / / / /6.3 Career 93/ / / / / / /5.9

27 Game 1: Nov. 15, 2014, 7 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 72, NORTH FLORIDA 59 UNF Arena Jacksonville, Fla. Game 2: Nov. 24, 2014, 7 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 101, THOMAS 55 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Game 3: Nov. 28, 2014, 4 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 61, SAMFORD 56 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Georgia State defeated North Florida in the season opener Saturday night. The visiting Panthers forced 28 turnovers and made 18 steals, while holding the host Ospreys to 38 percent shooting. Senior guard Kayla Nolan and senior center Brittany Logan led the Panthers as each scored 15 points, while Logan added nine rebounds and Nolan added five ste-als. Point guard Alisha Andrews added 11 points, three steals and three assists. How did the defense help: Georgia State jumped out quickly to a 7-0 lead in the first three minutes, thanks to a pair of steals. The Panthers increased that lead to 11-2 at 15:50 with another steal that helped to a lay-up and 5-of-7 shooting to start the game. In the first half, GSU had seven steals, forcing 13 turnovers, in building a halftime lead. The Panthers made seven steals in the final eight minutes of the game to thwart every UNF comeback attempt. A huge stat and factor in the win for Georgia State was scoring 34 points off UNF turnovers. Coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener was pleased to open on the road with a win: The players came out on first and made good things happen at the beginning and that set the tone. Alisha Andrews was great of defense and affected what UNF was trying to do. She handled the team on both ends of the court tonight and kept things flowing. Coach referred to the 12 players who scored, the 10 who had a rebound, the seven who had an assist and the six who had two or more steals. The closest UNF got in the second half was four points, but GSU always responded. When the Ospreys closed to five with 6:33 left (59-54), Georgia State went on a 6-0 burst to get the lead back into double figures at 4:55 (65-54) and the lead never came back under double digits. UNF ended up with a rebound advantage, but Georgia State got off 12 more shots than UNF (69-57) and shot more free throws (26-21). In lieu of more rebounds, GSU just took the ball away before UNF could shoot. UNF 84 (0-1) Robinson, f Williams, c Shepherd, g Smith g Rumph, g Wright Florin Zaveckaite Spane Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 38.6% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 25.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 57.1% GEORGIA STATE 72 (1-0) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Andrews, g Cole Watson Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Mayfield Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 37.7% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 25.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 65.4% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Georgia State UNF Officials: Kylie Galloway, Mark McClenney, Cliff Hitchman Attendance: 553 Georgia State raced to a win over Thomas University in Monday night s home opener at the GSU Sports Arena. Five Panthers scored in double figures, while 15 players saw action for Georgia State. GSU improves to 2-0 heading into Friday s Thanksgiving Tournament. The 100-point game was the 11th in school history and first since Dec. 14, 2000 vs. Morris Brown (105-45). The 46-point margin tied the 12-largest and was the most since a 46-point win over Towson on Feb. 11, Georgia State turned a tie into a lead, then grew that to with nine minutes in the first half. The first 20-point lead came at at 6:06 and the score grew to at the half, a 25-point margin. GSU s defense forced 27 turnovers, made 17 steals and held Thomas to 28.1 percent shooting for the game. The host Panthers shot 46 percent from the field, hit 47 percent outside the 3-point line (8 of 17) and made 82.1 percent of its free throws (23 of 28). Freshman Makeba Ponder scored 16 points in 14 minutes off the bench to lead Georgia State. Senior center Brittany Logan added 12 points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. Reserve guard Ashlee Cole hit 12 points in 12 minutes off the bench. Point guard Alisha Andrews nailed 13 points, had five assists and four steals. Senior Kayla Nolan added another 10 points for GSU. How deep did GSU go into the roster? All 15 players got into the game 12 of the players logged double-digit minutes of playing time No player logged more than 21 minutes of the possible players had a rebound 12 players scored 11 players committed a foul 10 players had an assist 10 players made a steal Thomas University, an NAIA school in Thomasville, Ga., slips to 4-4 on the season. THOMAS 55 (4-4) Smith, f Cherranfant c Brantley, g Anderson, g Saunds, g Poe-Cochran Joyner--Williams Wright Lewis Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 28.1% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 23.8% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 77.8% GEORGIA STATE 101 (2-0) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Andrews, g Cole Watson Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Hannoun Groover Mayfield Ulm Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 46.1% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 47.1% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 82.1% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Thomas Georgia State Officials: Pualani Spurlock, Meadow Overstreet, Angel Stanton- Attendance: 511 Georgia State rallied from nine points down in the second half to earn a win over Samford in the opening round of the GSU Thanksgiving Invitational in the GSU Sports Arena. Who led the Panthers Friday? Senior guard Kayla Nolan scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds and made four steals to spark the effort in running GSU s record to 3-0. Alisha Andrews scored 14 points and made four assists, starting her 100th consecutive game. Senior center Brittany Logan added 10 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore forward Haley Gerrin pulled down seven rebounds. The Panthers struggled early with their shooting, hitting just 32.5 percent in the first half in trailing Georgia State got the lead 33-32, but Samford went on an 11-1 run to open a advantage at 12:42. Host Georgia State continued to chip away and got a onepoint lead with 6:45 to play. Samford answered with a basket, but a Brittany Logan gave GSU the lead for good at with 5:16. A steal and lay-up by Andrews made it and another high-arcing base line floater by Andrews upped the lead to at 3:59. With GSU leading with 1:31, Samford had a chance for a tie, but a shot clock violation gave the ball back to the hosts. Nolan made a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to seal the win. Georgia State held Samford to 26 points in the second half, forcing 20 turnovers and making eight steals for the game. We played with more energy on defense in the final 8-10 minutes and we needed that, coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener said. This was the first time we had been behind this season, so it gave us a chance to see how respond to a little adversity. They played together and just chipped away on offense while the defense gave us the chance. Georgia State got off 17 more shots than Samford (67-50) and held a rebounding advantage for the game. SAMFORD 66 (3-2) Elliott, f Reece, f Nichols, g Mayers, g Stricklin, g Blevins Fletcher Riggins Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 40.0% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 25.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 52.4% GEORGIA STATE 60 (0-3) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Andrews g Cole Watson Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Groover Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 35.8% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 33.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 60.0% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Samford Georgia State Officials: Greg Norton, Kristin McKinnon, Kerry Pierre Attendance: 813

28 Game 4: Nov. 30, 2014, 3 p.m. LIBERTY 73, GEORGIA STATE 71 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Game 5: Dec. 3, 2014, 7 p.m. KENNESAW STATE 73, GEORGIA STATE 64 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Game 6: Dec. 7, 2014, 2 p.m. MOREHEAD STATE 74, GEORGIA STATE 72 Johnson Arena Morehead, Ky. Despite three Panthers in double-digits, the Georgia State women s basketball team came up short in the Thanksgiving Tournament championship game, bowing to the Liberty Lady Flames. It was GSU s first loss of the season as the Panthers sit at 3-1. Liberty improves to 4-2 after its pair of wins in Atlanta. Tied at 68, Liberty s Karly Buer made a layup with 1:52 to put the Lady Flames on top for good. Buer was selected as the tournament MVP after her 15-point, five-rebound, threesteal game. Georgia State shot 38 percent from behind the arc, making 10 of 28 3-point attempts. Alicia Andrews scored 13 points, made six assists and had three steals to lead GSU. Kayla Nolan added 13 more points, while Ashlee Cole scored 12 points off the bench. Liberty held a decisive rebound advantage, but GSU used 22 forced turnovers and 10 steals to offset that. Liberty got 13 rebounds and nine points from 6-foot-4 Ashley Rininger. Host Georgia State led early and built a five-point lead through the first 10 minutes of the game at with 9:30 on the first-half clock. A Buer basket for Liberty gave the Lady Flames the lead a with 6:23. Liberty took a lead into halftime after seven lead changes. Wjem Sadalia Ellis hit a trey to break a 35-tie att 17:47, Liberty got the lead it would maintain from one to five points for most of the second half. Just when it looked like Liberty might finally gain an advantage at 5:01 with a lead, Georgia State mounted a comeback with a 9-2 run to tie the game again at 68 at 2:40. After Buer s basket gave Liberty the lead and 1:52, Georgia State missed several chances for the tie or lead. The game ended fittingly for Liberty with an offensive rebound. With 2.5 second, Ellis missed two free throws with GSU poised to try for a tie or the lead in those closing seconds. But Rininger grabbed the offensive rebound and the game ended. LIBERTY 73 (4-2) Brown, f Rininger, f Adams, c Ellis, g Buer, g Gardner Kearney Rollins Frazier Leatherwood Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 45.9% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 30.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 77.8% GEORGIA STATE 71 (3-1) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Andrews, g Cole Watson Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Groover Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 37.9% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 35.7% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 81.0% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Liberty Georgia State Officials: Shawn Goode, David Scroggins, Marissa Whaley Attendance: 674 Georgia State was upset by the wise Owls from Kennesaw State GSU was 3-1 as a result of a defense that averaged 13.3 steals and forced 24 turnovers a game. Tonight, the wise Owls, now 5-2, turned the ball over just seven times and allowed two steals in rallying in the second half for the first win over GSU in Kennesaw State s history. Georgia State and Kennesaw State traded leads 11 times with six ties. The host Panthers started quick with an 8-0 lead, led by nine points at 14-5, and rallied to take a lead into halftime. GSU led one minute into the second half, but an 8-0 KSU run was capped by a 3-pointer by Deandra Sawyers for a KSU advantage. Georgia State regained the momentum and was up with 12 minutes to go. KSU got a trey from Aareon Smith to start a crucial 9-0 run that gave the Owls a advantage at 8:30. GSU closed to at 7:13, but then went more than five minutes without making a basket and KSU pulled away for the win. GSU, who got 103 points off turnovers in the first four games, got just 4 points off turnovers tonight in the key stat of the game. KSU converted 16 points off GSU turnovers. Kennesaw State worked the ball inside and scored 42 points in the paint with 18 assists on 31 baskets made. Georgia State used its full roster and substitution patterns with 34 points coming from the bench. Georgia State held a rebound advantage with 17 offensive rebounds. The second-half GSU drought included: 33.3 percent on 10 of 30 second-half shots 3 of 9 from the free throw line in the second half Nine consecutive missed shots down the stretch from 7:18 to 2:05. Georgia State led the all-time series 6-0 as the streak ended with tonight s loss. KENNESAW STATE 73 (5-2) Mosely, f McAllister, f Sawyers, g Wells, g Frye, g Smith Polinsky Dixon Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 46.3% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 29.4% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 75.0% GEORGIA STATE 64 (3-) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Andrews, g Cole Watson Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Hannoun Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 30.0% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 33.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 42.9% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Kennesaw Sate Georgia State Officials: Kelly Johnson, Kylie Galloway, Ty Bills Attendance: 503 Georgia State dropped a decision to Morehead State Sunday at Johnson Arena. The Panthers fell behind early at 15-2 by missing its first 11 shots of the game. But, GSU closed back to at halftime and then came out and gained the lead at four minutes into the second half. Host Morehead (4-5) regained a double-digit lead at 60-49, but Georgia State kept chipping away and had it to six at 3:45. Morehead got 10 consecutive free throws from Almesha Jones to secure its win. Georgia State (3-3) saw plenty of positives today. One was a rebounding advantage, sparked by 18 offensive rebounds Another was freshman Makeba Ponder making 7 of 9 3-point shots in the second half. Yet another was 10 assists and 10 points from point guard Ashley Watson, who was filling in for Alisha Andrews today (coach s decidison). GSU made 9 of 18 treys thanks to Ponder. Ponder s 21 points led Georgia State, with Kayla Nolan adding 16 points to go with seven rebounds and Watson providing her 10 points. Logan s 14 rebounds led the defense. Morehead s margin of victory came as a result of 19 of 23 from the free throw line, with Jones making 12 of 14, including the last 10 in a row for a 26-points (24 in the second half). Shay Steele added 17 points and Eriel McKee 14 more. We played together and we fought hard today, but we simply couldn t hit shots, head coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener said. It is tough to lose close games, but we re going to have a good season and we ll be back better as a result of today. We did some good things, like rebounding and hitting the offensive boards. Ponder can really shoot and Watson made things happen at the point today with her 10 assists. A loss is always tough but I can be proud of the team s fight and effort today. Despite shooting 21.9 percent in the first half (7 of 32), GSU responded by shooting 53.1 percent in the second half (17 of 32). MOREHEAD STATE 74 (4-5) Ryans, f Steele, f McKee, f Jones, g Viela, g Wells Arledge Todd Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 44.6% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 27.8% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 82.6% GEORGIA STATE 72 (3-3) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Watson, g Cole Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Hannoun Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 37.5% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 50.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 78.9% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Georgia State Morehead State Officials: Maria Gearhart, Joshua Howell, Althea Bufford Attendance: 465

29 Game 7: Dec. 13,, 2014, 2 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 72, TENNESSEE TECH 60 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Thanks to a career high 19 points, plus 16 rebounds and three blocks from senior Brittany Logan, the Georgia State women s basketball team defeated Tennessee Tech Georgia State s defense was a factor as the Panthers held TTU to 29.4 percent from the field (20 of 68), forced 15 turnovers and made nine steals, while owning a rebound advantage.gsu limited TTU (1-7) to 24.2 percent in the first half in building a halftime lead. Early in the game, Georgia State grew a 8-7 lead eight minutes into the game into a 20-9 lead with a 12-2 run over a five-minute span as TTU made just 3 of 15 field goals. Logan had the final five points of that run. In the second hafl, GSU (4-3) grew a lead at 16:10 into a 15-point, margin at 13:46. The host Panthers would grow that lead into an 18-point lead at with 8:39 left. The Panthers led by 17 at with 3:30 to play. The host Panthers shot 55 percent in the second half (11 of 20). Georgia State s key stats for the day included: Logan s 19 points topping her two 17-point games last year. Logan s 16 rebounds being one shy of her bests of 17, twice last year. It is her third consecutive game with double-figure rebounds. Freshman Makeba Ponder adding 16 points off the bench to follow her 21 points in Sunday s game. Two more 3-pointers made upped her team-high total to 18 made in 36 attempts (50%). Senior Kayla Nolan scoring 12 points, two below her season average, with four assists. GSU Improving to 4-0 this year when holding the opponent to 60 points or less. Point guard Ashley Watson subbed a second-straight game for Alisha Andrews (team rules) and had seven points and four assists. Watson is a +15 with 26 assists and just 11 turnovers. Georgia State scored 38 points in the paint, while getting 27 points from the bench. TENNESSEE TECH 60 (1-7) Parson, f Dean, f Taylor, g Goolsby, g Howard, g Hickson Harper Williams Herron Ruiz Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 29.4% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 20.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 76.2% GEORGIA STATE 72 (4-3) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Nolan, g Watson, g Cole Jackson Ponder Nichols Smith Mayfield Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 46.0% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 33.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 71.9% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Tennessee Tech Georgia State Officials: Pualani Spurlock, Charlie Hust, Brian Garland Attendance: 528 Game 8: Dec. 19,, 2014, 5 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 71, UMASS 66 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. In her first collegiate start, freshman Makeba Ponder recorded 17 points, including two clutch free throws with 9.4 seconds remaining, in the Georgia State women s basketball team s win over UMass (5-5) in the Holiday & Hoops Classic at the GSU Sports Arena. Ohio topped La Salle, in the second game. Center Brittany Logan added 16 points and 11 rebounds and Kayla Nolan finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three steals. The Panthers either held a lead, or were tied, for all but 32 seconds of Friday s game. GSU (5-3) finished with nine three-pointers, just two shy of the school record, but a third time this season with nine or more made. Ponder made 5 of 9 to pace that category. Georgia State held a rebound advantage, getting a final key stops late in the game from Haley Gerrin. The host Panthers led by 11 points at in the first half, but UMass closed to with a 7-0 run to end the first half. In the second half, GSU continued to lead but could never get the margin above five points, including 56-51at 9:21. A three-pointer by the Minutewomen s Cierra Dillard tied the game at 59 with 3:56. Logan answered for GSU at 3:25 for a lead, then Dillard again nailed a trey at 3:00 to give the Minutemen the lead at The calm freshman Ponder then swished another 3-pointer to provide GSU a lead at 2:45 and Logan scored to make it five points again at with 1:10. But, UMass Rashida Timbilla scored inside at 53.9 seconds. When GSU turned the ball over Timbilla followed a miss to make it with 27.2 seconds. But, she missed a tying free throw. After a UMass turnover with 10.2 seconds, Ponder was fouled and hit her two free throws with 9.4 seconds. Nolan added a final pair of free throws with four seconds. Coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener was glad to win a close game after a pair of two-point losses in the 5-3 season. I was proud of the team to hang tough and be able to win this tight game because it was a total team effort with a lot of people making a lot of key plays. MASSAChUSETTS 66 (5-5) Pierre-Louis, f Timbilla, f Hill, f Dillard, g McDerment, g Dillon Rosten Mital Tarnachowicz Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 41.7% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 37.5% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 58.8% GEORGIA STATE 71 (5-3) Gerrin, f Logan, c Moss, g Ponder, g Watson, g Cole Jackson Nolan Nichols Smith Mayfield Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 46.3% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 50.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 66.7% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Massachusetts Georgia State Officials: Luis Gonzalez, Jody Cantrell, Kylie Galloway Attendance: 386 Game 9: Dec. 20,, 2014, 6 p.m. LA SALLE 76, GEORGIA STATE 68 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. In a game with nine lead changes and seven tie scores, La Salle had the final rally to claim a win over Georgia State in Saturday s Holiday & Hoops finale at the GSU Sports Arena. Georgia State (5-4) led from 16:30 to play at and were still up with six minutes to go. But, La Salle had one last rally and tied the game at 63 with 4:17 to go. The Explorers (7-4) made six of the final eight shots of the game and 9 of 10 free throws to claim the victory. Freshman Makeba Ponder had a career-best 22 points in 28 minutes in her second career start, while senior center Brittany Logan dominated with 20 points and 11 rebounds. La Salle got 20 points from forward Micahya Owens and 12 points off the bench from post player Indigo Dickens. Visiting La Salle started strong, breaking from a tie at 15:00 with a 13-2 run to make it at 11:47. The Explorers hit 8 of their first 13 shots and four of their first five 3-point shots, while not committing a turnover. La Salle led by 11 points three more times, the last at with 6:19 in the half when host Georgia State went on a 12-1 run to finish the half and tie the game at 38 at halftime. The game was tied twice early in the second half, the last at 42 at 16:50, when GSU gained the lead for the next 10-plus minutes. The battle of the boards went Georgia State s way in the first half (23-16) but La Salle gained an advantage in the second half with a board lead that included 10 offensive rebounds to finish with a rebound advantage. We started missing shots at the wrong time, coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener said. La Salle played well and started the game on fire but we got more aggressive and fought back and got control. Our defense was not as good today and we have to rely on good defense to win. I m learning that this team won t quite and will keep fighting back. We ve played a lot of close games and give pretty good effort and compete to the end. The defense coach Baldwin-Tener spoke of was averaging almost 10 steals a game, but had just one steal tonight and forced just nine turnovers, season lows. LA SALLE 76 (7-4) Wells, f Owens, f Freeland, f Lee, g Cropper, g Beslow Dickens Alston Griffin Mintzer Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 38.5% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 35.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 70.4% GEORGIA STATE 66 (5-4) Gerrin, f Logan, c Ponder, g Nolan, g Watson, g Cole Jackson Moss Nichols Smith Mayfield Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 43.4% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 27.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 67.9% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total La Salle Georgia State Officials: Rick Morris, Kylie Galloway, Gator Parrish Attendance: 502

30 Game 10: Dec. 30, 2014, 5 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 80, UL Monroe 72 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Game 11: Jan. 3, 2015, Noon UALR 75, GEORGIA STATE 55 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Game 12: Jan. 5, 2015, 5 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 74, TEXAS STATE 69 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. With four players scoring in double figures, Georgia State produced a win over the University of Louisiana at Monroe Tuesday evening in the GSU Sports Arena. The Sun Belt opener included 12 lead changes and seven ties. Georgia State s advantages were a rebound lead with 22 offensive rebounds and hitting 82.8 percent of its free throws (24 of 29). ULM countered with 10 of 24 3-point baskets to keep the game within reach. Senior six-foot-four center Brittany Logan had a fourth consecutive double-double game with 16 rebounds and 15 points. Freshman guard Makeba Ponder led with 20 points and four 3-point baskets. Senior guard Kayla Nolan produced a doubledouble with 11 rebounds and 10 points. Senior guard Ashley Watson added 11 points with 9 of 10 free throws. Leading at halftime, host GSU (6-4, 1-0) built a double-digit lead of at 15:18 and were up by 12 points at with 14:17 as it looked like the Panthers might pull away. But, ULM (4-6, 0-1) went on a 10-0 run with a pair of treys and it was back to with 8:30. GSU came back to make it at 6:54 and were cruising at with just 4:23. Once again, ULM surged back as Logan fouled out at 2:04 and it was a game at 1:28 after ULM s 10th 3-pointer. Ashley Watson s two free throws at 1:01 made it and a ULM turnover led to two more free throws by Alisha Andrews at 47.6 to up it to as the Panthers headed for the win. GSU has won three of its last four games and won its conference opener for a second-straight season. The Panthers are second in the Sun Belt in scoring (73 ppg) and have topped 70 in seven of the 10 game. Logan had a fifth-straight double-figure rebound game and a fourth consecutive double-double to up her season averages to double-double status. Her 16 rebounds were her second with that total this year, one shy of her two games with 17 rebounds last year. Ponder has scored 96 points in her last five games, with three games of 20 or more points in that span UL MONROE 72 (4-6, 0-1) Gray, f Brooks, f Wharton, g Aune, g Davis, g Countiss Tieuel Hunter Beard Chase Holley Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 40.0% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 41.7% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 76.9% GEORGIA STATE 66 (6-4, 1-0) Gerrin, f Logan, c Ponder, g Nolan, g Watson, g Andrews Cole Jackson Moss Nichols Smith Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 39.7% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 35.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 82.8% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total UL Monroe Georgia State Officials: Scotty Hermann, Nick Marshall, Rachel Monroe Attendance: 1371 Shooting 57.7 percent in the first half and 54.7 percent for the game, UALR rolled to a win over Georgia State. Junior guard Alexius Dawn was the main sparkplug with a career-high 21 points on 8 of 11 field goals that included 5 of 8 3-point baskets, while making six assists. Preseason Sun Belt Player of the Year Taylor Gault added 21 points as well. UALR (9-2, 2-0), sitting at No. 38 in RPI, took advantage of Georgia State s foul trouble to also post a rebound advantage. Host Georgia State (6-5, 1-1) shot just 19 of 54 field goals (35.2%) and made just 3 of 15 3-point shots. The Panthers had been riding the crest of 6-foot-4 center Brittany Logan s four consecutive double-doubles and six consecutive double-figure rebounding games to win three of its last four games. Today, she was whistled with two offensive fouls without the ball before four minutes had been played and spent the rest of the half on the bench. When Logan returned in the second half, she scored six quick points and grabbed three rebounds in five minutes before getting the third foul. Once again, she exited to the bench. When she returned for another minute, she was whistled for her third offensive foul without the ball and fourth overall, then drew a technical foul for her fifth foul and her day was over in less than 11 minutes. UALR started the game making all six of its first shots in building a 13-4 lead at 15:12. The smallest player on the court, 4-foot-11 Andrews hit a three-point basket and another jumper to help GSU back to a tie at 10:45. When freshman Kennesha Nichols scored at 9:01, that basket gave Georgia State its only lead of the game at A pair of treys from UALR s Dawn ignited a run that saw the Trojans finish the half on a 22-7 over the last nine minutes. During that stretch, GSU had a technical foul called on Coach Baldwin- Tener as well. UALR shot 15 of 26 field goals in that first half, while GSU was just 9 of 30. In the second half, the Panthers closed to at 18:55 and were down 12 points at at 9:03 and Andrews trey was off the rim that could have cut it to nine points. About a minute later, Logan got her technical and fifth foul and UALR re-built the margin to 22 points at at the 7-minute mark. UALR 75 (9-2, 2-0) James, f Pratt f Gault, g Cobbins, g Dawn, g Clark Keys Collins Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 54.7% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 50.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 78.6% GEORGIA STATE 55 (6-5, 1-1) Gerrin, f Logan, c Ponder, g Nolan, g Watson, g Andrews Cole Jackson Moss Nichols Smith Groover Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 35.2% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 20.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 70.0% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total UALR Georgia State Officials: Amy Bonner, Kelly Johnson, Britton Sherry Attendance: 514 Georgia State blended balanced scoring with solid rebounding and key defensive stops to secure a Sun Belt Conference win over Texas State. The Panthers (7-5, 2-1) turned back the team picked to finish third in the Sun Belt with four players in double figures to post their fourth win in the past six games. Texas State (7-5, 2-1) had won five of its last six games coming into tonight. GSU senior center Brittany Logan had her fifth doubledouble in the last six games with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Senior guard Kayla Nolan added 14 points and six rebounds. Freshman forward Kennesha Nichols made her first collegiate start and hit 5 of 6 shots for 10 points with eight rebounds. Junior guard Ashlee Cole came off the bench to hit three 3-point baskets and score 12 points. Senior Alisha Andrews added spark with eight points and six assists. Texas State got 19 points and 10 rebounds from Erin Peoples to go with 17 points and eight assists from Ayriel Anderson and 15 rebounds from Jacqueline Jeffcoat. Georgia State built an early 10-point lead at 17-7, but visiting Texas State came back to close the gap at halftime. In the second half, GSU bounced back out to another 10-point lead at with 12:30 to play and grew that into a 12-point margin at with 7:50 remaining. But Texas State was not going to give in that easy and rolled back to make it with 5:38 still to go. It was with 4:53 to go when things took a sour turn for GSU as forward Haley Gerrin sustained a back injury and was on the floor for several minutes before leaving the court. Logan had just been whistled for her fourth foul at the same time. When Texas State hit two free throws to make it 60-56, Nolan hit two free throws and then a driving lay-up to push it back to with 2:44. The Panthers got it back to 10 points at with 26.5 seconds and Texas State finished with five points in the last 13 seconds to close to the final margin. Georgia State had a rebound advantage with 13 offensive boards. They got to the free throw line 26 times and made 20 of them. The defense forced 15 turnovers and made 11 steals. TEXAS STATE 69 (7-5, 2-1) Jeffcoat, f Mays, c Anderson, g Braeuer, g Peoples, g May Burns Deer Pitts Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 35.3% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 29.6% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 81.3% GEORGIA STATE 74 (7-5, 2-1) Nichols, f Logan, c Ponder, g Nolan, g Watson, g Andrews Cole Moss Gerrin Smith Groover Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 41.0% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 30.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 76.9% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Texas State Georgia State Officials: Douglas Knight, Jules Gallien, Dawn Marsh Attendance: 398

31 Game 13: Jan. 8, 2015, 5 p.m. UL LAFAYETTE 68, GEORGIA STATE 74 Cajundome Lafayette, La. Game 14: Jan. 10, 2015, Noon TROY 96, GEORGIA STATE 87 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Game 15: Jan. 15, 2015, 5 p.m. UT ARLINGTON 45, GEORGIA STATE 39 GSU Sports Arena Atlanta, Ga. Georgia State turned the ball over 24 times, leading to 28 points for UL Lafayette, as the host Ragin Cajuns won The Panthers (7-6, 2-2) did not have a player score in double figures as the five starters were pulled from the game at 18:45 and sat for the next 14 minutes. Six-foot-two starter Haley Gerrin was injured and didn t make the trip. Six-foot-four center Brittany Logan had two fouls in the first seven minutes and didn t play the remainder of the first half and just 12 minutes overall. UL Lafayette (9-4, 1-3) got 20 points from Jaylyn Gordon, including six of nine 3-point baskets. The Cajuns allowed just 57 points per game entering tonight to rank in the top 50 and averaged forcing 21 turnoves per game before the 24 tonight. Visiting GSU jumped out to a quick 11-4 lead five minutes into the game and were still leading at with 8:30 in the half when the host Ragin Cajuns made their big run. UL Lafayette scored 14 straight points to make it with 4:56 in the half. GSU closed back to 28-23, but UL Lafayette went back up at halftime. In the second half, Gordon hit her fifth trey at 18:45 to make it and coach Baldwin-Tener pulled all five starters and put five new players in the game.the Cajuns took full advantage and built the lead to 20 points at at 13:32. Georgia State did have a rebound advantage with a career-high seven rebounds from reserve forward Ashanti Groover and seven rebounds from Kennesha Nichols. The Panthers shot just 36.7 percent for the game. GSU made just 3 of 14 3-point shots (21.4%) after coming in leading the Sun Belt. GSU committed 24 fouls with UL Lafayette cashing in with 27 free throws and 14 more points. The Ragin Cajuns had just 11 turnovers (+13). The starters played 84 minutes of the 200 possible, leaving 116 minutes to be played by the GSU bench players. Of the possible 40 minutes, the most minutes logged tonight were 22 by freshman guard Makeba Ponder (seven points), 21 minutes by Kayla Nolan (five points, six turnovers), 20 by Morgan Jackson (four points, three rebounds) and 20 by Alisha Andrews (two points). UL LAFAYETTE 68 (9-4, 1-3) Prejean, f Fields, f Wilridge, g Gordon, g Veal, g Brown Quinn Alexander Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 41.4% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 31.6% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 51.9% GEORGIA STATE 52 (7-6, 2-2) Nichols, f Logan, c Andrews, g Nolan, g Watson, g Ponder Cole Moss Smith Groover Mayfield Hannoun Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 36.7% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 21.4% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 65.0% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total UL Lafayette Georgia State Officials: Marc Merrie, Kelly Dennis, Jody Taylor Attendance: 803 In another shootout between the two teams that hold the Sun Belt women s basketball record for most points in a game, Troy outlasted Georgia State Saturday. The see-saw game included 17 lead changes and 10 ties before host Georgia State cooled off at the end and missed seven of its final eight shots after a tie at 83 with 4:37 to play. GSU and Troy combined for a conference record 201 points in their last meeting in February, following a 162-point game last January. Today s was 183 combined points. Today, Troy made 11 of 23 3-pointers in the shootout as GSU was matching with 10 of 27, but misfired in six of its last seven 3-point attempts. The game included 161 field goal attempts, 31 free throws and 40 assists. Host Georgia State shook up its line-up today, starting two freshmen and a sophomore, who all responded. Freshman Makeba Ponder tied her personal-best game with 22 points and six treys. Sophomore Ashanti Groover s first start resulted in a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Ashley Watson added 14 points and four assists, while senior point guard Alisha Andrews made 10 assists to pass 500 career (508 now). Georgia State started hottest, leading the first seven minutes and up by five at with seven of 10 field goals. Troy took its turn making 3-pointers and moved out at 6:52. The teams had six ties in the first half before GSU made a free throw with 20.8 seconds to go up at halftime. Defense actually played a big role to start the second half as Troy forced six Georgia State turnovers in the first five minutes after GSU had just five turnovers the entire first half. Troy led at 16:20 as a result. Georgia State used a 7-0 run mid-second half to go back ahead at 10:35 and the Panthers were ahead with 8:03 to play. The shootout was in full force with ties at 80 and 82 and again at 83 with 4:37 left and it looked like a game that whoever has the ball last will win. Rachel Reid hit a trey at 4:21 to put Troy back up, but Ponder answered for GSU to close it to at 3:20. Reid struck again from outside the arc at 3:05 and GSU went cold and could never close the gap. The final score was the largest lead of the game. Georgia State held a rebound advantage with 24 offensive rebounds. TROY 96 (8-5, 3-1) Garrett, f Coleman, g Beverly-Kelley, g Lancaster, g Maiga, g Reid Buchanon Ramirez Day Emerson Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 46.3% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 47.8% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 81.8% GEORGIA STATE 87 (7-7, 2-3) Nichols, f Groover, c Andrews, g Ponder, g Watson, g Nolan Cole Moss Smith Logan Jackson Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 38.0% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 37.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 85.0% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Troy Georgia State Officials: Missy Brooks, Randy Robertson, Paula Ross Attendance: 467 Georgia State gave away a nine-point lead with eight minutes to play as visiting UT Arlington rallied for a win in a Sun Belt Conference women s basketball game Thursday evening in the GSU Sports Arena. Host Georgia State (7-8, 2-4) was its own enemy at the beginning and the end of the game. The Panthers started the game shooting 0 for 17 over 10 minutes and 18 seconds, but then got hot and moved out to six-point first half leads and took a lead into halftime. In the second half, Georgia State used a 6-0 run to go up at 16:42. When UT Arlington tied it at 25 at 12:47, GSU again went on 9-0 run to take a with 8:26 to play. But, Georgia State went back into its self-destruct mode, making seven turnovers and missing seven shots in 14 possessions. UT Arlington, gained the lead at at 3:29 and never lost it. The Panthers did not make a basket until 16 seconds remained in the game. For the game, Georgia State shot just 23.6 percent, making only 13 of 55 shots and committing 21 turnovers. UT Arlington (9-6, 3-3) wasn t much better, shooting 34.8 percent on 16 of 46 shots. The Mavericks committed 23 turnovers themselves. Georgia State was led by Brittany Logan with 12 points and 12 rebounds, even though she shot just 3 for 13. Freshman Makeba Ponder added nine points, while fellow freshman Kennesha Nichols added nine rebounds. The Panthers played without injured point guard Alisha Andrews and ill forward Ashanti Groover, who started the past two games. UT Arlington got 14 points and 12 rebounds from 6-foot-5 center Rebekah Van Dijk. The Mavericks had a secondhalf rebound advantage to finish with a slim game advantage. We weren t able to put the ball in the basket tonight and that s the object, coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener noted of the 39 points, just a few days after scoring 86 points in the last game. We had pretty good energy and played some good defense at times. We really struggled with our shooting and really played poorly at the end of the game. UT ARLINGTON 45 (9-6, 3-3) Morgan, f Van Dijk, c Johnson, g Pope, g Green, g Williams Ford Hunt Treas Wainwright Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 34.8% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 13.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 55.0% GEORGIA STATE 39 (7-8, 2-4) Nichols, f Logan, c Jackson, f Ponder, g Watson, g Nolan Cole Moss Smith Gerrin Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 23.6% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 30.0% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 66.7% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total UT Arlington Georgia State Officials: Darci Doll, Ed Novak, Marissa Whaley Attendance: 488

32 Game 16: Jan. 15, 2015, 5 p.m. GEORGIA STATE 76, APPALACHIAN STATE 71 Holmes Center Boone, N.C. Georgia State defeated Appalachian State in a Sun Belt Conference women s basketball game in the Holmes Center. The visiting Panthers (8-8, 3-4) relied on the biggest player on the court, 6-foot-4 Brittany Logan with 17 points and nine rebounds, along with the smallest player on the court, 4-foot-11 Alisha Andrews with 16 points and five assists. Kayla Nolan added 13 points, Morgan Jackson contributed 11 points and Kennesha Nichols chipped in with nine rebounds and eight points. Georgia State shot 45.5 percent for the game (25 of 55), including six 3-point baskets in the first half. Appalachian State (8-7, 3-3) had won three of its last four and was 6-1 at home. Senior preseason first-team All-Sun Belt forward Maryah Sydnor led the Mountaineers with 21 points, while Joe Jones added 11 points. This was a total team win and I m proud of the response after a couple tough losses, head coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener said. I can go down the roster and talk about how each player gave us something to this win. I am pleased with the effort and focus today. We were patient, we weren t as careless with the ball and we made the plays down the stretch to win. We needed to get this win to get some momentum back for this season. Georgia State started strong, building a quick lead at 12:12 by making 9 of its first 14 shots. ASU forged a tie at five minutes, but GSU went into halftime with a lead. In the second half, host ASU made a brief surge to take a lead at 13:53 and was hanging on to a lead at 11:14 when GSU made a 7-0 run to climb back to a lead at 9:32. Once GSU got the lead, it never lost it even though ASU closed to with 49 seconds. Andrews, Watson and Nichols made free throws down the stretch to seal the road win. Georgia State, No. 52 in the NCAA in free throw shooting, made 20 of 26 today (76.9%). GSU had a key rebound advantage in the second half, even though ASU led for the day. The Panthers made 11 steals today. The Panthers bench scored 31 points, including two players in double figures. APPALACHIAN STATE 71 (8-7, 3-3) Sydnor, f Marshall, f Cooper, g Jones, g Mallow, g Wood Bassett-Smith Story Huffman Carter Doub Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 36.1% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 31.3% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 93.3% GEORGIA STATE 76 (8-8, 3-4) Nichols, f Logan, c Moss, g Andrews, g Watson, g Nolan Cole Jackson Smith Gerrin Ponder Team Totals FG% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 45.5% 3P% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 37.5% FT% 1st: % 2nd: % Game: 76.9% Score by periods... 1st 2nd Total Georgia State Appalachian State Officials: Jody Cantrell, Ed Sidlasky, Mark McClenney Attendance: 703

33 Brittany Logan: A Mom Signing More Than Autographs Brittany Logan s story stands out and it is not because of her 6-foot-4 size or being a preseason all-conference pick. Check these unique facts: Is a child of a career military father Played AAU ball with a younger kid named Maya Moore Signed to play at Alabama, picking the Crimson Tide over Florida State Is now a mother of three, including twins who turn 10 in March Was out of basketball for four years, but returned to junior college and became an All-American Sat out another year, then enrolled at Georgia State Thought to be the NCAA s current oldest player at age 26, and she will turn 27 during the NCAA tournament Is a religious studies major who also takes sign language classes and wants to start a non-profit foundation for deaf children Here is a breakdown of those bullet points to complete the fascinating story. Born in Atlanta a few miles from the GSU Sports Arena, Logan s father, Lafayette, was a 23-year Army vet who served in the war in Vietnam. The military life for the daughter included making the bed every day with the tightly tucked corners. You ve heard about flipping a quarter to see if the blanket is tight enough for the quarter to bounce, she said as she smiled. I still make the beds that way today. Did you know clothes hangers have to face inward, not outward? I did. And, Sunday was the Lord s Day and we were not allowed to do chores or work. Honesty was his big thing, too. Your word matters most, he taught me. When you re 5-foot-11 in middle school, basketball coaches see you. Logan played lots of AAU ball, starting with the Suwanee Stars in Atlanta. Maya (Moore) was younger, but was playing up because of her skills, Logan noted. She was quiet, but she had so much confidence on the court. Her mom was always there, keeping her stats and taking notes. They are extremely nice people. After two years at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Ga., the Logans moved to Greenville, S.C. where Brittany finished her final two years of prep ball on a state champion team that won 25 games. Basketball became a non-issue in 2005 when Brittany became a mother to a set of twins, Mariah and Jeremiah. She stayed home exclusively to care for them and had a third child, TreSean, in 2006.

34 Brittany Logan: A Mom Signing More Than Autographs (continued) As the babies became children, I needed basketball to serve as my foundation to get to a better situation, she recalled. By the grace of God, I sent an to a coach at Georgia Perimeter and got a scholarship, even though he had never met me or seen me play. That worked well as the team won and Logan became an honorable mention All-America pick. She also graduated from Georgia Perimeter. I got the opportunity in August of 2013 at Georgia State and have kept the dream alive, Logan said. I think my kids are now seeing what I sacrificed and understand there are roadblocks and potholes, but you have to keep going forward, the 26-year old added. Logan chose religious studies as a major, appreciating the cultures, beliefs and actions of diverse societies. It is an open-minded major with challenges and strong opinions, she said. I m taking my second class in sign language and I have volunteered at the School for the Deaf in Clarkston, Logan pointed out in transitioning to her goal. I see a need for different types of hearing aids for deaf children and want to start a non-profit foundation to try to make a difference. Maybe it is ironic that sports came up with the football huddle because of a deaf team. As one finish line nears, another race will take shape. Yes, I will graduate this spring from Georgia State thanks to basketball, Logan said. I ve been blessed in many ways and maybe I can make a difference for others one day. Georgia State fans can certainly enjoy Logan s final collegiate basketball season, but knowing a little more about No. 13 might make her even more of a fan favorite.

35 Alisha Andrews Proves To Be a Giant at 4-foot-11 When you are 4-foot-11 and play basketball, you are already going to be in a spotlight where everyone sees you first. When you are a senior in college, a point guard on a team with 12 returning lettermen and a preseason all-conference pick, the spotlight is bigger. Alisha Andrews, 59 inches of pure quickness and guile, has heard all the heckles, thank you. From Lil Bow Wow, to Lil Bit, to Pee Wee and everything in between, Andrews has listened to the nicknames. She has earned the spotlight in a respected light as Georgia State s senior point guard. When the warm-ups start, everyone sees someone much smaller than the other players. When the game is underway, everyone is amazed at the passing, the scoring, the defense and the skills of one of the smallest players in the NCAA, if not the smallest. Here s a capsule of what makes Andrews special on the court: A 1,000-point scorer already (1,008) with 50 double-figure scoring games The Sun Belt Conference leader in assists last year who now has 466 in her career. Who knows how many have been behind the back, through the legs, over the shoulder, or sight unseen? Ranked No. 20, 45 and 58 in the NCAA in steals in her three seasons, stealing 258 with her hands. A rainbow producer with 170 high-arcing 3-point baskets made An 84.8 percent free throw shooter last year with a career 76.8 percent average Yes, even a rebounder with 297 at 3.1 per game Has streaks of 97 games played and started to begin the year Was both All-CAA and All-Defensive Team, as well as CAA Rookie of the Year before joining Georgia State

36 Alisha Andrews Proves To Be a Giant at 4-foot-11 (continued) Here s some things you wouldn t know about the Atlanta native: Dad put her into sports at age 5 because she was way too active Played baseball and was a Little League pitcher with the boys Still wears a size 5 shoe and still shops at Kids Foot Locker, as well as wears lots of children s size clothing. Hands are small with a size 6 ring finger and hasn t grown an inch since 8th grade. Still stands on a chair to reach the high cabinet shelves Watches NBA point guards like Kyrie Irving to get the spins moves and behind the back passes Played at Redan High in Stone Mountain and had 58-game win streak as junior and senior, including a state championship, and also played on softball team Andrews, who turned 22 in April, wants the spotlight on the Georgia State team because she sees the potential. It is all about winning and I am here to help other people score first, Andrews said. We want to start strong and finish stronger with some wins in New Orleans in March. Our team chemistry is super and we have a good lineup, so I ve been telling coach that this year we are going to win big. That sounds like big talk from a big playmaker ready to shine on the hardwood courts under the bright lights.

37 Kayla Nolan: A Knockout Artist In Training Not many people can look you in the eye and say they want to make a living by making people unconscious. OK, that may be way over-simplifying Kayla Nolan s career goal. Nolan, a senior on the women s basketball team, has a master plan to become an anesthetist, more specifically a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). The long-range plan includes finishing her bachelor s this spring, then enrolling into the GSU nursing program in the summer to eventually earn that degree and pass the state test to become a certified nurse. Next would be working two years in a hospital ICU (Intensive Care Unit). The third hurdle is getting into a CRNA school and completing the three years of study to finally become an anesthetist. The Duluth, Ga. native had a plan all along from the day she filled out a student-athlete questionnaire before starting at GSU. Back then, she wrote down a goal of graduating in four years with a 3.2 grade-point average and then going on to earn a master s. Nolan has a cumulative 3.4 GPA heading into her senior year and still has a master plan intact. By being involved in basketball, I couldn t do all the nursing requirements, so I ve done a lot of biology and a bunch of psychology to study health and get some nursing prerequisite classes out of the way, Nolan said. The classes I have taken require a lot of study time and it s like putting together a 10,000-piece jigsaw puzzle instead of a 500-piece puzzle. I found the law library to be quieter than the regular library and hole up there a lot. I couldn t really tell you what shows are on television these days. Nolan s mother is a registered nurse, as well as some other family members, so she saw that field all her life. I know I might be 28 or even 30 years old before I earn CRNA status, but even if that were not to work out for some reason, becoming a pediatric RN would still give me a lot of satisfaction, she added.

38 Kayla Nolan: A Knockout Artist In Training (continued) One of the reasons for a delay might even be a professional basketball stint overseas, if an offer to a great location in Europe became an option. That would be hard to pass up taking a half-year and experiencing an opportunity to see a little more of the world, Nolan said. When asked what her goal for college basketball was before setting foot on campus, Nolan was specific without using numbers. I really just wanted to be a four-year starter, know I was putting a stamp on a growing program and make a difference in a team-first sport, she said. Nolan can know that is happening as she carries a streak of 92 consecutive games played with more than 60 starts. If numbers did matter, the 5-foot-9 guard is closing in on 700 points and 400 rebounds. Our goal with five seniors this year is to win a championship, Nolan said. We ve matured, improved, know what to do to get what we want and have learned from our mistakes. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., she moved to Atlanta as a 10-year old, and loves the city and Georgia State experience she s had. Wow, the people I ve met, especially my basketball teammates, will probably remain lifelong friends and we care about one another, she started. Georgia State s overall community is one big family and it s more personal with our more-compact campus than many of the big, spread out campuses. And, I love the city. It fits my on-the-go personality and lifestyle.

39 Off The Court with Makeba Ponder, Freshman Guard Makeba Ponder, a freshman from Moultrie, Ga., played in her first college exhibition game when the Panthers took on the Montevallo Falcons last week. Ponder was the leading high school scorer in the state of Georgia last year with 24.5 points per game. So far, she is off to a great start to her college career, scoring 22 points in the 22 minutes that she was on the court. How does it feel to be ready to play in your first college game? Makeba Ponder: I m kind of nervous but I think I can do it. There s a lot out there that I know I can do. How do you prepare for a big game? MP: First I call my mom. Then I usually watch a motivational video that motivates me to play or I just listen to a song. How do you handle a high pressure situation on the court? MP: Sometimes I talk it through to myself or I look to my teammates to help me get ready. What athlete inspires you the most? MP: I like to watch Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant a lot. If you could play another sport, what would it be? MP: Probably softball because I played it in middle school and for a year in high school. How do you celebrate a big win? MP: I just go hang out with the team and sometimes I go buy myself a prize. What is your favorite candy? MP: I like to eat Skittles and a lot of gummy candy. What was the biggest thing you had to get used to since coming to GSU? MP: The classes and the high level of intensity of playing basketball; it s faster. If someone gave you a million dollars, what is the first thing you would buy? MP: I would probably buy a car and then take care of my family. Do you think there is enough media coverage of female athletes? MP: I think that there is enough, but there could be more. What advice do you have for younger female athletes? MP: Just work hard and do what you know how to do to get where you want to go. Don t worry about the outsiders, just worry about what you need to do.

40 Off The Court with Kennesha Nichols, Freshman Forward Tennessee native Kennesha Nichols, who was a two-time finalist for Miss Tennessee as the state s top player, looks to make an impact this season as a freshman for the women s basketball team. Besides her impressive talent on the court and academic achievements, her passion for basketball has spilled over into mentoring the youth through developing basketball skills. What made you choose GSU? Kennesha Nichols: I wanted to live in the city, especially the city of Atlanta. Being from the suburbs, I felt like GSU would be just right, not too big, not too small. What are you looking forward to most this season? KN: I am looking forward to our team being one of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference. What asset do you plan on bringing to the team this season? KN: My playing style on the court is diverse, so hopefully I can bring that diversity to the court. I was a good rebounder in high school. What challenges have you faced thus far adjusting to college basketball? KN: Definitely staying healthy [sniffles] and getting in top basketball shape. What have you learned from the upperclassmen on the team? KN: They always encourage me by telling me that if I work hard and get in shape, everything will be easier. What goals do you have for yourself this season? For the team? KN: Personally, I want to prove myself as a freshman. I want to be able to contribute something to the team s wins. For the team, I would love to see us win the Sun Belt Conference Championship and make it to the NCAA tournament. Is there any game you are looking forward to in particular this season? KN: Morehead, so I can see my friends from high school. Who influences your playing style? KN: Kevin Garnett because he is intense and aggressive. Sometimes I try to match that style of play on the court. Do you think your AAU teams helped prepare you for college? KN: Yes my AAU team definitely pushed me hard. That improved my skills. What do you like to do in your free time? KN: After basketball and after class, I really just like to play PlayStation.

41 Off The Court with Haley Gerrin, Sophomore Forward With just a couple of days until the women s basketball team faces Montevallo in an exhibition, sophomore Haley Gerrin spoke about her recovery process and what she is looking forward to this season. Gerrin missed the final eight games of last season after having back surgery but is now anxious to return to the court. How does it feel to be back on the court again after your surgery? Haley Gerrin: It feels really good. The whole situation was very humbling. Did you ever think there was a possibility that you would not be able to return after your surgery? HG: With two herniated disks, what the doctors kept telling me and how I was feeling, there was definitely doubt that I would not be able to come back and play. They were constantly telling me I needed to think about my future beyond basketball. What has your recovery process been like? HG: The recovery process has been full of ups and downs, but overall it has been pretty good. I have really good trainers who have worked with major league players who have had similar injuries. My coaches are really understanding and they don t mind me having a special schedule where I have set rest days as I recover. Since you could have easily qualified for Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, what personal goals would you like to accomplish this year? What about for the team? HG: For myself, I just would like to make it through the whole season healthy and specifically, get more rebounds. For the team, I just think we need to keep great attitudes and give it all we ve got. I can t really ask for more than that. How have you grown since last season? HG: I have become more mentally tough and I have learned how to push through more. What advice would you give the freshmen players? HG: My advice is to give it all you ve got, even when it gets tough, because the hard work will pay off. Is there any game in particular you are looking forward to this season? HG: The Georgia Southern game because of the rivalry and to see old faces from high school. What is your favorite quote by your coach? HG: Take care of your teammates, have their back and communicate with them. The team is most important. Who influences your playing style? HG: I think I am really self-motivated, but I also am motivated by my family. You finished your first year with a 3.7 and you made the Dean s list, what is your secret to success in the classroom? HG: Study, study, study and time management.

42 Off The Court with Morgan Jackson, Junior Forward - Morgan Jackson is a six-foot junior forward from Gainesville, Ga. who has played 60 games for the Panthers and has a career 90 percent free-throw rate. Jackson is not only successful on the court, she has excelled even more in the classroom with a cumulative 3.8 GPA. What do you like to do in your free time? Morgan Jackson: Study and watch movies. What other sport would you play if you did not play basketball? MJ: I used to have a lot of fun when I played softball, so probably softball. What games are you looking forward to most this season? MJ: The Sun Belt Conference tournament in New Orleans, La. What advice do you offer your teammates? MJ: Always play hard and give it all you ve got. What would you like to see the team accomplish this season? MJ: I want to win at least 20 regular-season games and go win a conference championship. What do you want to accomplish yourself this season? MJ: I hope to get a lot of rebounds, play strong defense, and reach my full potential every minute I am in the game. What do you see yourself doing after college? MJ: I want to go to a Physician s Assistant medical school, preferably in-state at Emory or Mercer s Medical School. My career goal is to become a physician s assistant. You were recently were added to the President s List last spring, how have you managed to excel so well in the classroom? MJ: I really just study...a LOT. Biology and chemistry take a lot of work. What is your proudest basketball moment? MJ: When we beat Belmont, after being down by 23 points with 10 minutes to play. It was such a great comeback to win What do you like most about Georgia State? MJ: I like the atmosphere of the GSU campus and I really love my teammates. Who is your funniest teammate? MJ: Everyone on the team is funny in their own way. If you were stranded on an island with one of your teammate who would be and why? MJ: Probably Miranda Smith because she would know what to do, how to get food and build a fire. She seems like she knows survival skills, including fishing for food. it

43 Off The Court with Ashanti Groover, Sophomore Forward After having to end her freshman season early because of a broken bone in her ankle, six-foot-two sophomore Ashanti Groover is back, healthy and excited to return to the court in her second season with the Georgia State women s basketball team. What song do always find yourself listening to get in the zone? Ashanti Groover: No Type by Rae Sremmurd How have you grown since last season? AG: I have grown a lot since last season. I have definitely improved on the defensive end and my offense is coming together as well. What was your recovery process like after your injury? AG: I really wanted to get back on the court so I did a lot of swimming as well as the obvious ankle rehabilitation and treatments. What asset do you bring to the team? AG: Rebounding is my thing and I also have great leadership skills. Who is your favorite player in the professional league? AG: Definitely Brittney Griner. I have been watching her ever since I started playing basketball and I really like the way she plays. What do you like to do when you are not playing basketball or in class? AG: I like to braid hair. I have my own little business cards so in my free time I am often braiding hair. What do you see yourself doing after college? AG: I would like to become an athletic trainer. In what areas have you focused on most to prepare for the regular season? AG: For myself, I have just been trying to stay healthy while getting in shape. For the team, I want us to do everything in our power to win the conference tournament. What s your favorite thing about Georgia State? AG: I like that it is in the city. It is very different from the small town in Florida where I grew up. Who is your funniest teammate? AG: Either Jamila Mayfield or AC, Ashley Cole.

44 Miranda Smith: When Camouflage Replaces Her Blue and White If your idea of dressing up involves camouflage clothing, or instead of a purse you carry a tackle box, or if you come home just before sunrise from hunting or fishing, you fall into the category of an outdoors person. Hailing from the rugged hills of western Virginia in Rocky Mount Miranda Smith still has her collection of 30 or 40 dolls she played with as a little girl. The fact that they are all G.I. Joe dolls might have been an indicator of where her passion was headed. My father got me hooked on the outdoors, the senior Panther guard said. We d go out dressed in our camouflage gear and sit in a deer stand before 4 a.m. and stay out until the sun came up. The very first time we went deer hunting together, my dad got one. So, while some players talk of a double-double about scoring and rebounding, her double-double revolves around her rifle, one that she can still shoot. When her dad would say let s run down to the bank, he d mean the banks of a river to go fishing. I learned my love for fishing from him, starting along the rivers in our area. Sometimes we would leave the house around 8 p.m. and stay out until 2 in the morning fishing, she recalled. We d catch various kinds, from bass, to catfish, to knotty heads. A lot of times we give them to my grandma to prepare for us to eat. OK, sometimes Smith stayed home and was just out in the garage with her dad doing some car maintenance and repair. Her toughness has translated into being one of Georgia State s best defenders on the basketball court. Smith is closing in on her 100th game as a GSU Panther. I kind of kept developing as a defensive player and I think that is what I ve become known for among my teammates, she said. An honor student-athlete at Georgia State, Smith is on pace to graduate with a 3.0 GPA as she heads toward a degree in health and physical education. I plan on coming back to GSU next fall and doing my semester as a student teacher, then probably becoming a middle school P.E. teacher, she said. I like the Atlanta area and will probably stay and make my career here.

45 Miranda Smith: When Camouflage Replaces Her Blue and White (continued) When asked what her teammates might remember about her off the court, Smith first pointed out that making sloppy joe sandwiches is my specialty and I often have a big pot in my room for my teammates to come by and enjoy. And, I ll be remembered as the team handy man, whether it requires putting together furniture, helping with car problems, hooking up electronics or being a problem-solver. Smith also admitted to being an avid shopper. I guess I am an Apple freak and just about any electronic item from that company I m interested in, she admitted. And, I like shopping at the outdoor-based stores. Being a four-year basketball player at Georgia State will leave lasting memories for the Virginian. Our team is a close group and we will have a lifetime of things to look back on, she started. Being an athlete makes you a little more noticed and people talk to you because of that. Being in the city is great and I have to admit that since Willy s opened next door to the Sports Arena, I probably eat there two or three times a week. And, coach Baldwin-Tener has a unique personality and I ve gotten a kick out of how she ends some practices with crazy trick shots and stuff. But, since basketball is an indoor sport, GSU fans will have a few more months to enjoy Smith and her Panther teammates vying for a conference championship. She ll be wearing the GSU white uniform with the number 2 instead of her second-favorite outfit in camouflage.

46 Off The Court with Gaby Moss, Junior Guard Being part of a military family, junior Gaby Moss has lived in seven different states before moving to Georgia to attend Georgia State. Born in Alaska, Moss went to the high school portrayed in the film Remember the Titans for two years. A junior, she s played in every game since she has been at GSU. What is it like to have lived in so many different states? Gaby Moss: It has been interesting and has helped me to be well-rounded. I have lived in big cities, small towns and the suburbs, so I ve been exposed to a lot of different environments. What is your favorite place you have lived in? GM: It would have to be between Alexandria, Va. and Junction City, Kan. Alexandria was more of a suburb but I also liked the hometown feel of Junction City. What is like to be part of a military family? GM: We do things differently than most families. There s a lot of respect, especially for authority. There s a lot of that s just the way things are. You have to be flexible because there s a lot of moving around. What is your favorite TV show? GM: I love Friends but lately I ve gotten into Bob s Burgers. I usually watch it every night. What made you choose GSU? GM: The business school was a big part. I want to do something in business, so I felt that it was good to be in downtown Atlanta. I can expand my network and meet people here who can help me with my future. What is the best song to jam out to in the car? GM: I have to go with Shake it Off by Taylor Swift. What is your favorite article of clothing? GM: I love leggings and any type of athletic gear. I love anything that is comfortable. What is the best costume you ve ever seen for Halloween? GM: I saw this girl who was dressed like an Avatar. She had her face painted with the boots and it was pretty cool. What is one fashion trend that you just don t get? GM: I hate those jogging pants that people wear. I can never find regular sweatpants because of them. Who do you call when you re having a bad day? GM: Either my mom or my brother.

47 Off The Court with Ashlee Cole, Junior Guard Ashlee Cole came to Georgia State as a 2,000-point scorer at Forest Park High School in the metro Atlanta area. Now in her junior year, Cole has scored in double-figures 14 times. She has made 50 3-point baskets and hit a career high of four 3-pointers vs. Liberty on Nov. 30. How do you feel about the season through November? Ashlee Cole: I feel good about our season. We re still learning how to play together but I think that we are going to be alright. Why did you choose your major? AC: I want to help people who need to use prosthetics. I want to be able to help them get back to being able to perform normal daily functions. What is your favorite hobby? AC: I like to shop. What is your favorite thing about playing basketball? AC: Being able to have fun with people who enjoy playing the sport as much as I do. What was your favorite childhood movie? AC: A Bug s Life. What fictional character do you have a crush on? AC: I would have to say Woody from Toy Story. What is your most memorable game? AC: In high school I had a game where I was able to score 30 points. What is the most exciting thing to ever happen to you? AC: I recently became a member of Sigma Gamma Rho. That was pretty great. What is your biggest goal this season? AC: Our biggest goal for this season is to win the Sun Belt Championship. Who inspires you the most? AC: My parents. They are hard workers and they have taught me to work hard too.

48 Off The Court with Tatianna Jackson, Junior Guard Tatianna Jackson transferred to Georgia State to join the women s basketball team after spending two seasons at Chattanooga. While at Chattanooga, Jackson earned Southern Conference All-Freshman team honors. She proves to not only be a standout on the court, but also in the classroom as she has made the Dean s List multiple times as a Chemistry major. Although, Jackson will sit out this season per NCAA transfer rules, she still is actively pushing her teammates at practice to help them get better. What do you like about Georgia State so far? Tatianna Jackson: I am from Dallas, Ga. which is in the country so I really enjoy being in a big downtown. What asset do you bring to this team? TJ: I am not a vocal person so I like to lead by example through conditioning. I am going to do whatever I can to help get better even though I am not playing. I want to see them do well. What is something about you that most people don t know? TJ: I love science. I am always reading up on how the human body works. What goal do you want to accomplish at Georgia State? TJ: I want to win two conference championships, graduate with honors, and get into medical school. If you could be the head coach of any team who would it be and why? TJ: I would want to be the head coach at my alma mater, Lovett High School, because I like to help freshmen and younger players develop their skills. I also liked the community feel at Lovett. What other sport would like to compete in if you weren t playing basketball? TJ: Definitely volleyball. I played in high school and I really enjoyed it. What is your proudest basketball memory? TJ: In high school we beat Buford in the championship game my senior year, which was the first championship in school history. In college it was when UTC beat the Tennessee Lady Vols and everyone rushed the court. What is your favorite hobby? TJ: Even though I suck at it I enjoy singing. Who is your favorite NBA/WNBA player? TJ: In the NBA, Kevin Durant. I just love watching him play. In the WNBA, Diana Taurasi from Phoeni

49 Off The Court with Jordan Ulm, Sophomore Guard Jordan Ulm, a guard from Lawrenceville, GA., enrolled at Georgia State this summer and earned a spot as a walkon for the season. In high school, she was named Collins Hill s Player of the Month three times. After spending a year away from the court, she is eager to make an impact on the GSU women s basketball team for the next three years. What made you decide to start playing basketball again? Jordan Ulm: It was really a spur of the moment thing (out) once I realized I was still good enough to play. I got really excited about the opportunity to start over and keep focused with school. What are three words that describe your playing style? JU: Unselfish, fundamental and unexpected. Who is your funniest teammate? JU: Ashanti Groover Who is the most influential upperclassmen? JU: Brittany Logan. She is a leader and team player. She is determined and always willing to help out a teammate. What are your hobbies? JU: I love shopping around Atlanta. My favorite place to go thrift shopping is in Little 5 Points. What is the best advice you have received from a coach? JU: Lead by example. If you could meet any celebrity who would it be and why? JU: Michael Jordan because he faced lots of adversity. Life is all about having adversity thrown at you, but the important thing is how you overcome it. He is a great role model. What do you want to accomplish at Georgia State? JU: I hope to potentially earn a scholarship, win the conference and graduate. What do you think the best thing about Georgia State is? JU: I really like the atmosphere on campus, the support systems and the athletic department as a whole. What is your proudest basketball moment? JU: The time I played a whole game with strep throat and still managed to score 31 points. What do you want to do after college? JU: I want to become either an occupational therapist or physical therapist. What is one thing you can t live without? JU: God.

50 Off The Court with Mariam Hannoun, Sophomore Guard Miriam Hannoun learned how to play basketball by watching her older brothers play in Israel. Before coming to Georgia State, she played two seasons with the Ironi Nahariya club team and played in eight international tournaments in In her first two seasons with the Panthers, Hannoun has appeared in 27 games and has played more than 181 minutes. What is the biggest difference between Israel and Atlanta? Miriam Hannoun: There are a lot of differences. Mainly it is the people and the culture that are completely different here in Atlanta. What is the biggest challenge you ve faced since moving here? MH: Just trying to push through weaknesses in certain areas of my game. What song pumps you up before a game? MH: Cake by Trey Songz. What is different about playing club versus playing in college? MH: It s more intense and more time consuming in college than it was when I played club. What has been your favorite class at GSU? MH: Probably my psychology class. What is it like to be part of the Panther Family? MH: I come from a big family in Israel, but it s so much bigger here. It s definitely new but it s a good thing and I really like it. What accomplishment are you most proud of? MH: I would have to say that I didn t give up. It s been really tough at times since I ve been here, but I haven t given up. If you could trade lives with a celebrity for a day, who would it be? MH: Lebron James. Who is the most important person in your life? MH: My mom. She always supports me and she s always there for me. If a genie granted you one wish, what would you wish for? MH: I have a lot of wishes I would want granted, but I would probably just wish to be happy in everything I do in life.

51 Off The Court with Jamila Mayfield, Sophomore Center Jamila Mayfield is a six-foot-four sophomore from Macon, Ga. During her freshman season she scored 29 points, grabbing 31 rebounds and tied for the team lead with 16 blocked shots. What hobbies do you enjoy outside of basketball? Jamila Mayfield: Swimming and watching TV. What do you hope to accomplish within your basketball career at Georgia State? JM: I hope to receive best blocker in the Sun Belt and also receive Defensive Player of the Year before graduating. What do you see yourself doing after college? JM: I aspire to work as a marketing executive for a big company. Which upperclassmen do you look up to on the team? JM: Brittany Logan because she s our senior post player. I am always learning from her playing style. What did you struggle with after your first year of playing college basketball? JM: It is really important to pay attention during practice and you really have to compete for your spot on the court. What team would you like to see added to the schedule? JM: Georgia Tech because a couple of my friends from my AAU team play there and it would be fun to play against them. What three items would you want with you if you were stranded on an island? JM: Cell phone, jar of pickles, and the Bible. What other city would you want to live in besides Atlanta? JM: I would love to live somewhere in Europe, preferably the UK. If you could play another sport what would it be? JM: Swimming What celebrity would you like to meet and why? JM: Candice Parker because I love her playing style. Who is your favorite WNBA or NBA player? JM: DeAndre Jordan, who plays for the Clippers. I like his aggressiveness on the court.

52 Ashley Watson: Management Skills of a Leader What does a college business managerial sciences major and basketball point guard have in common? How about: Communicating successfully Making important decisions Managing people effectively Thinking creatively Adapting to uncertainties, fluctuations and transformations Being accurate and concise For Ashley Watson, her senior year at Georgia State is proving successful as she s on track to earn a degree in May from the Robinson College of Business and is on pace for a winning season and mission for a conference title. Although she will finish 4000-level classes in Project Management, Becoming a Leader and Managerial Decision Making this fall, Watson won t be done with Georgia State in the spring. I plan on continuing in GSU s Sports Administration program to earn a master s degree and mix a career in business and sports, said Watson, a native of California. I love Georgia State and Atlanta and I plan to live and work here. Leading the way with the basketball team, Watson is closing in on her 500th career point. She led by example last week in scoring 10 points and making 10 assists to score another GSU win. I ve learned what my role is, what is needed and what is expected and try to deliver so we can win, she noted. With her focus and execution of a plan, Watson owns one Georgia

53 Ashley Watson: Management Skills of a Leader (continued) State basketball record and has her sight on a second. She set a season record by making 87.5 percent of her free throws in For her career, she is shooting at a rate of 82.2 percent, just one-tenth off the school all-time mark. Her adaptive skills came into play when a knee injury last year turned into knee surgery and a long rehabilitation process back to playing status. There s been pain, swelling, treatment, ice and the coaches have even modified my practices to keep me going, but mental toughness and desire gets you through it, Watson pointed out. When asked to describe herself away from juggling school work and basketball, she called herself a dorm rat. What does that mean? I think I probably watch a movie every opportunity I get in the dorm room. Ordering pizza and watching a move, that s pretty good living to me, she said with a grin. What did she do at Georgia State that she didn t think she would when she left San Jose, Calif. to come to Atlanta? I got to go snorkeling in the waters of the Bahamas when we played in a basketball tournament there, she said. I had never done that before, haven t done that since, and may never do it again, but that was a great memory from a great trip with my teammates. Those great memories and making some more are helping Watson s plan for success ready for action. She knows she will take the lead role in executing the plan.