ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia State, the Atlanta-based Panthers, dropped a three-point decision on the road Tuesday night, losing 95-92 to Fresno State in Fresno, California, even though guard Jacob Meyer poured in 33 points. The Panthers fell to 1-3, and Fresno State improved to 2-1.
The teams were tied at 78 after the first 40 minutes, and Fresno State outscored Georgia State 17-14 in the extra time. A crowd of 2,754 watched at the Save Mart Center. Fresno State’s largest lead was 11 points, while the Panthers’ biggest advantage reached six.
Meyer shot 14 of 26 from the field, made three three-pointers and both of his free throws, and added six assists in 44 minutes. Jaden Jackson scored 21 points on four three-pointers, and Jacolb Fredson-Cole recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
Fresno State got 27 points from Brian Amuneke, who made four threes and 7 of 11 free throws. Bradey Henige and Ross Candelino each scored 18, and Dragos Lungu pulled down 11 rebounds.
The Panthers outrebounded the Bulldogs 46-39 and outscored them in the paint 46-38, and they shot 37 of 76 from the field. The difference came at the line and in transition: Fresno State went to the foul line 37 times and made 22, while Georgia State attempted only 12 free throws, making nine. The Bulldogs also won the fast-break points battle 26-10.
Georgia State took good care of the ball, committing only 10 turnovers, but it had 15 assists to the Bulldogs’ 19 and made nine of 28 from three-point range. The Panthers are 0-2 on the road this season.
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