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On July 1, 2012, the Georgia State Athletic Department officially became a member of the Sun Belt Conference and on July 1, 2013, all sports became eligible for championships in 14 league-sponsored sports. Basketball joins the mix in November and will compete in the Sun Belt tournament in March in New Orleans. The men’s team was a charter member in 1976; the women make their debut in 2013-14. “We look forward to playing a leadership role in the Sun Belt Conference and our teams competing for Sun Belt titles and postseason berths,” Director of Athletics Cheryl L. Levick said. “It really is a tremendous day in Georgia State sports history.” GSU’s move onto a national stage in all sports officially began on April 9, 2012. At a press conference inside the Georgia Dome, Sun Belt Conference officials joined Georgia State President Mark Becker and Levick at the public announcement of the Panthers’ impending conference move. A feasibility study begun in the fall of 2011 concluded the Panthers were well positioned to make the jump to the FBS level and that the Sun Belt would be an ideal fit. The rest has been history. The move now allows GSU to build on regional rivalries with several schools within driving distance, while also showcasing its talented teams to the country. It is a return home of sorts for Georgia State, which was a founding member of the Sun Belt Conference in 1976. At that time, the league consisted of six universities playing across four men’s sports – basketball, soccer, tennis and golf. SUN BELT TOURNAMENT IN NEW ORLEANS Women’s sports did not compete in the Sun Belt or NCAA at he 2013-14 Sun Belt Tournament will be held at that time. Lakefront Arena in New Orleans with both the women’s and men’s teams competing the same Today, the Sun Belt Conference sponsors 18 sports, including week of March 12-16. 14 that the Panthers will vie for conference titles. On the men’s side, GSU will compete in baseball, basketball, football, golf and tennis, while women’s sports include basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, softball, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and court volleyball. GSU has also announced plans to add women’s swimming and diving, another Sun Belt-sponsored sport. The Panthers already own two Sun Belt Conference titles in the past year. Ten individual sports were accepted into the league for 2012-13, giving the women’s cross country and men’s tennis teams a leg up on collecting hardware. Each squad won the Sun Belt title and helped Georgia State finish ahead of two SBC schools in the 2012-13 Vic Bubas Cup standings (an all sports trophy) despite competing in only half of the league’s sports. S WHAT’S INSIDE GENERAL INFORMATION Full Name Georgia State University 2013-14 Schedule ................ 1 Junior Brittany Logan ......72 Locker Room .......................4-7 Junior Kayla Nolan ...........75 Location Atlanta, Ga. Master Plan ..........................8-9 Junior Miranda Smith......79 Founded 1913 Home Court ....................10-11 Junior Ashley Watson ......83 Joined NCAA 1963-64 Basketball Tradition .....12-13 Soph. Ashlee Cole ............87 Enrollment 32,000 Academics ......................18-19 Soph. Morgan Jackson....90 Nickname Panthers Housing ...........................20-21 Soph. Gaby Moss ..............93 Colors Blue & White Community ...................22-23 Fr. Hayley Gerrin ...............96 Georgia State University ..24 Fr. Ashanti Groover ..........97 Affiliation NCAA Division I FBS GSU Campus ........................26 Fr. Mariam Hannoun ........98 Conference Sun Belt Conference Atlanta .............................28-29 Fr. Jamila Mayfield ............99 Home Court GSU Sports Arena Sports In Atlanta ...........30-31 2012-13 Statistics .............102 Capacity 3,400 Panthers In The Pros ..........32 2012-13 Highlights ..........104 Opened 1973 Sun Belt Conference ..........33 2012-13 Season Review .108 Address 125 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta 30303 President ...............................34 Overtime History ..............117 President Mark P. Becker Director of Athletics ..........35 School Records ..................120 Athletics Staff ......................36 Career Leaders ...................123 Director of Athletics Cheryl L. Levick Season Preview ............37-40 Season Leaders .................125 Athletics Phone 404.413.4000 Roster .....................................41 Game Leaders ....................128 Mailing Address P.O. Box 3975 Pronunciation Guide .........42 Honors/Awards .................129 Atlanta, GA, 30302-3975 Coaches Section .................45 Conference Tournaments ...133 Website GeorgiaStateSports.com Head Coach ....................46-49 All-Time Opponents ........138 Twitter @GSUpanthers; @GSU_WBB; @sbaldwintener Player Profiles ................61-99 Year-By-Year .......................142 Senior Kendra Long .........62 Letterwinners ....................156 Facebook.com /GeorgiaStateUniversityAthletics Junior Alisha Andrews ....66 2013-14 Opponents ........158 Junior Maryam Dogo ......69 Media Information ...........160 TEAM INFORMATION CREDITS First Season of Women’s Basketball 1975-76 EDITOR: Charlie Taylor, Georgia State Sports Communications First Season in Sun Belt 2013-14 All-Time Record 527-534 (38 years) COVERS: Design by Summit Athletic Media 2012-13 Record 13-16, 5-13/9th CAA PHOTOGRAPHY: Paul Abell/Abell Images; Todd Drexler/Sideline Sports; NCAA Appearances 3 Randy Wilson/Randy Wilson Photography: Romeo Guzman; Stephen Jones; Meg Buscema/Georgia State University Relations; 2001, 2002, 20003 WNIT Appearances 1 THANKS TO: All previous SID’s of Georgia State and previous photographers. To current GSU Sports Communications staff for editorial assistance. 2000 For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. S ! he Panthers got a new locker room area on the third floor of the Sports Arena during the summer of 2013. The first-class home allows the team members to prepare for the season and games with video study and meeting space. S ! anther logos and key phrases from the P coaches keep the team focused and proud of the school’s tradition. The spacious area accomodates the study needs with computers, plus areas to gather for the extra time and effort to be the best. S ! he bassketball teams take great pride in their new home. The locker rooms are a part of the ongoing upgrades and renovations that will be made to the GSU Sports Arena for basketball. S ! he downtown Atlanta environment makes Georgia State unique. This will be the 39th year of GSU women’s basketball that began in the heart of Atlanta with a win just across town at Georgia Tech back in the opening 1975-76 season. S "# """$ y building top-notch venues for every sport, Georgia State can recruit the best student- athletes and help them develop into champions. These new facilities within the Georgia State Athletics Master Facilities Plan will also enhance the total game day experience for students, alumni and fans. The Master Plan also includes new venues for baseball (right), softball, soccer and court volleyball. S "# """$ n institution on the rise, Georgia State University has a tradition of progress that is reflected in its rising stature, growing campus and broadening influence. The Georgia State Athletics Master Facilities Plan is a blueprint for success and growth for GSU Athletics that will allow every Panther program to compete at the highest level. The centerpiece of the Athletics Master Plan is the transformation of the GSU Sports Arena (left), the home of Panther basketball and volleyball as well as the athletics offices. The Sand Volleyball Complex (far right), opened in 2013. The Master Plan also includes new venue for baseball (right) S $#$%# ome games in the Georgia State Sports Arena give the Panthers a chance to enjoy the home court advantage. Fans of all ages enjoy promotions of all kinds with great tickets prices and low concession costs. The Panther Pep Band, Cheer