THE OPENING KICK: After winning its first game of the season, Georgia State looks to continue its momentum as it travels to Nashville to take on Lipscomb at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sept. 5.

THE SURRENCY ERA: The Panthers have won 10 matches in six of the past eight seasons under Head Coach Brett Surrency. Head Coach Brett Surrency has 142 career wins, one behind the Georgia State record of 143 by Coach Scottie O'Neal.

RETURNING PANTHERS: Georgia State returns five key players from the 2023 season, including Hideto Gondo, Jousue Hangi, Justin McLean, Gavin Williams, and Charlie Ward.
> Graduate goalkeeper Jouse Hangi, who played in every game for the Panthers in 2023, has allowed just two goals through three games, including 12 saves.
> Junior Justin McLean leads the Panthers in shots with nine and assists with one.
> Graduate student Charlie Ward has played every minute for the Panthers this season.
> Forward Matthew Taylor scored the game-winning goal in the Panthers' 2-1 victory at Liberty. 

NEW FACES: The Panthers welcome 12 newcomers to the 2024 roster, with seven transfers and five freshmen.
> Braiden Hall: Hall, a junior transfer from USC Upstate, earned a spot on the Big South All-Conference Second Team in 2023 after recording seven goals and five assists during his two-year tenure. 
> Gustavo Marques: A junior from Indian Hills, Marques tallied an impressive 16 goals and six assists across his two seasons with the team.
    > Marques scored the Panthers' first goal of the season in the 51st minute of the Belmont game. The goal came in his first appearance for the Panthers.
> Tom Fillaudeau: As a junior from Iona, Fillaudeau earned All-MAAC First Team honors in 2023 and was a constant presence on the field, starting every match that season.
    > Fillaudeau has played every minute for the Panthers this season.
> Tyrone Kirunda: Graduate student Kirunda contributed three goals and seven assists during his three seasons at Santa Clara.
> Yuki Nakamura: Over the past two seasons at Cowley College, junior Yuki Nakamura appeared in 35 matches and found the back of the net twice.
> Miguel Ramirez: A graduate student from Duke, Ramirez registered three goals and six assists throughout four seasons with the Blue Devils.

SERIES HISTORY: Georgia State and Lipscomb played to a 3-3 draw in the previous meeting at the GSU Soccer Complex on Sept. 26, 2023. The Panthers are 10-3-1 all-time against Lipscomb.

After facing Lipscomb, Georgia State will return home to host Memphis on Sept. 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Georgia State Soccer Complex.