Jelani Hamilton delivered a dominant performance with 24 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, propelling Georgia State to a hard-fought 76-70 win against Old Dominion on Saturday. The Panthers (13-16, 8-8 Sun Belt) secured their eighth conference victory, tightening their grip on postseason positioning.
Hamilton’s all-around effort anchored Georgia State’s offense, while teammates Zarigue Nutter (18 points) and Cesare Edwards (13 points) provided crucial scoring depth. Jelani’s leadership tonight was pivotal, said a team spokesperson.
When he’s aggressive on both ends, our entire system thrives.
Old Dominion (11-18, 7-9) struggled to contain the Panthers’ momentum despite Sean Durugordon’s double-double (16 points, 14 rebounds). Robert Davis Jr. added 13 points, but critical turnovers late in the second half sealed the Monarchs’ fate.
Key factors in Georgia State’s victory:
- 52% shooting from the field in the first half
- 15 fast-break points compared to ODU’s 6
- Hamilton’s 9 rebounds, matching Durugordon’s effort
With the Sun Belt Conference Tournament approaching, Georgia State faces Coastal Carolina next Wednesday, while Old Dominion visits Marshall on Tuesday. Both teams will need sharper defense to advance in a competitive conference race.