SAN MARCOS, Texas – Georgia State showed its offensive prowess and had its way on Saturday, beating the Bobcats 53-41, at Strahan Coliseum.

The Panthers got out to a 28-14 lead, as reigning Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year R.J. Hunter scored nine early points to pace Georgia State. Kavin Gilder-Tilbury was limited to just eight minutes in the first half due to foul trouble, after holding Hunter to 0-of-10 from the three-point line in the first meeting between the two teams.

Hunter was held in check much of the second half, however, finishing just 4-of-16 from the field. He got to the free throw line nine times, making eight to finish with 17 points.

The Bobcats went on a 5-0 run towards the end of the first half to cut it to single digits. Cameron Naylor got an offensive rebound to extend a possession and Emani Gant followed it up with a layup making it just 28-19.

Wes Davis and Cam Naylor mesmerized the crowd to start the second half with a reverse layup by Davis and a strong dunk by Naylor which cut the lead to 33-26. Unfortunately, Georgia State went on an 11-3 run to take a 44-29 lead, its largest of the game.

Gant finished as the Bobcats' leading scorer with 13 points while also chipping in eight rebounds. Gant also got after it defensively, with four steals and two blocks. His four steals tie his career-high done two other times this season.

The Bobcats will be back in action on Thursday, Feb. 19, at UL Lafayette. The radio broadcast is available on 89.9 FM KTSW and txstatebobcats.com/radio.