STATESBORO, Ga. (Interstat) — The Georgia Southern women’s basketball team secured a decisive 68-47 victory over in-state rival Georgia State on Thursday night at Hanner Fieldhouse. The Eagles improved to 8-3 overall, while the Panthers fell to 4-8.

Georgia Southern established control early, leading 19-6 after the first quarter and 35-18 at halftime. The Panthers never recovered from the slow start, despite a 20-point fourth quarter. Georgia Southern’s defense held Georgia State to single-digit scoring in two quarters.

The announced attendance was 1,026 for the Sun Belt Conference game. Georgia Southern was projected as a heavy favorite to win. The Eagles’ balanced effort included key performances from Nevaeh Brown, Lia Anderson and Kyla Bryant. Georgia State’s Monna Julkunen was also noted.