NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — The Old Dominion Lady Monarchs look to build on a dramatic double-overtime victory and improve their winning record when they host the struggling Georgia State Panthers in a nonconference women’s basketball matchup Saturday at the Constant Convocation Center.

Old Dominion (9-5) enters the contest fresh off an 87-84, two-overtime win over Georgia Southern on Thursday. Guard En’Dya Buford was instrumental in the victory, logging 39 minutes and scoring a team-high 22 points. She will be a focal point for the Lady Monarchs’ offense against Georgia State.

The Panthers (6-9) aim to halt a two-game skid after falling 84-64 at James Madison on Thursday. Georgia State has lost five of its last seven games, with the two wins in that stretch coming against LaGrange, a Division III program, and Coastal Carolina.

A player to watch for the Panthers is guard Grace Lanier, who led the team with 13 points in the loss to James Madison. Lanier has shown scoring flashes recently, including a 14-point performance against LaGrange on Dec. 28 and another 14-point outing at Florida International on Dec. 5.

Old Dominion has demonstrated resilience at home this season, boasting notable wins over Howard and a 68-point outing against Delaware State. However, they have also suffered decisive home losses to Power Five opponents Mississippi and Oregon. The Lady Monarchs’ offense, which put up 89 points in a road win at Indiana State on Dec. 22, will test a Georgia State defense that has allowed an average of 76.4 points in its nine losses.

This game marks the final scheduled nonconference tune-up for both teams before each embarks on its respective conference schedule next week. Following this contest, Old Dominion opens Sun Belt Conference play at Marshall on Jan. 7. Georgia State’s Sun Belt slate begins at home against James Madison on Jan. 10.

Tip-off is set for Saturday afternoon in Norfolk.