Georgia State’s Sun Belt basketball undergoes change for coming season

The first league games are scheduled for New Year’s Day, and the Sun Belt basketball tournament is scheduled for March 5-8 in Pensacola, Fla.

On Oct. 1, the Sun Belt released an 18-game that would have begun Dec. 31 at Appalachian State.

Georgia State has not revealed the non-conference portion of its schedule. The season is set to begin Nov. 25.

The Panthers are entering their second season with Rob Lanier as head coach. They finished 19-13 last season, including 12-8 in Sun Belt play.

2020-21 Georgia State conference schedule

Jan. 1 at Coastal Carolina

Jan. 2 at Coastal Carolina

Jan. 8 at Troy

Jan. 9 at Troy

Jan. 15 vs. Coastal Carolina

Jan. 16 vs. Coastal Carolina

Jan. 22 at Appalachian State

Jan. 23 at Appalachian State

Jan. 29 vs. South Alabama

Jan. 30 vs. South Alabama

Feb. 5 vs. Appalachian State

Feb. 6 vs. Appalachian State

Feb. 11 vs. Georgia Southern

Feb. 13 at Georgia Southern

Feb. 19 vs. Troy

Feb. 20 vs. Troy

Feb. 26 at South Alabama

Feb. 27 at South Alabama

March 5-8 Fri.-Mon. Sun Belt Championship Pensacola, Fla.