ATLANTA (Interstat) — Georgia State capitalized on a massive free-throw advantage to defeat Marshall 81-73 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at GSU Sports Arena.

The Panthers, despite shooting worse from the field and three-point range than the Thundering Herd, attempted 39 free throws, making 33. Marshall went 13 for 22 from the line.

Jelani Hamilton led Georgia State with 23 points. Wyatt Fricks posted a double-double for Marshall with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers improved to 6-12, while Marshall fell to 11-6.