ATLANTA (Interstat) — Georgia State snapped a seven-game skid Saturday, holding off Jacksonville State 77-73 at GSU Sports Arena. Jelani Hamilton scored 23 points and Anthony Enoh grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Panthers.

The Gamecocks, favored by six points, led by as many as nine in the first half before Georgia State took a 37-31 lead into halftime. Jacksonville State closed within a point late, but the Panthers secured the win at the free-throw line. Hamilton added three assists and three steals for Georgia State, which improved to 2-9. Micah Tucker added 16 points.

Jacksonville State dominated inside with 40 paint points but fell to 4-5. Toby Nnadozie scored four points in nine minutes. An announced crowd of 1,698 watched the game.