MIAMI (Nov. 12, 2018) – Ce'Nara Skanes earned FIU's first double-double of the season on Monday night, but the Panthers were unable to overcome visiting Georgia State after falling, 67-61.
 
With the loss, FIU falls to 0-3 on the year, while GSU improves to 3-0 on the young season.
 
Skanes finished the game with 10 points and 12 rebounds to lead FIU off the bench, while GSU had three players pace the squad with double-figures – including 20 from Jada Lewis.
 
FIU's bench outscored GSU 28-12 but couldn't stop the 3-point shooting of GSU as the road Panthers sank 9-of-21 shots from behind the arc.
 
FIU began the game with five Panthers scoring buckets, building a 12-10 lead after the first 10 minutes of action. The lead was short-lived however, as GSU put together a 17-4 run, capturing momentum and a 34-25 advantage heading into halftime.
 
The home Panthers climbed back into the game midway through the third quarter, as FIU went on an 8-0 run to trim the deficit to just three points entering the final quarter of play. GSU turned away FIU's comeback bid however, as the road Panthers earned a 17-point quarter to secure the 67-61 victory.  

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The Panthers will be on the road, Friday, Nov. 16 as FIU heads to Fort Myers to face Florida Gulf Coast at 5 p.m. ET. For fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2018-19 season, visit here. 
 
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