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Career game from Hamilton leads Georgia State to victory

Jelani Hamilton’s 38 points lifts Panthers to one-point win over Arkansas State.
Georgia State Panthers guard Jelani Hamilton dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kennesaw State at VyStar Arena, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Georgia State Panthers guard Jelani Hamilton dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kennesaw State at VyStar Arena, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
By AJC Sports
Jan 25, 2026

It was the Jelani Hamilton show on Saturday, as the sophomore guard poured in a career-high 38 points to help lead Georgia State to an 82-81 victory over Arkansas State.

Hamilton, who scored nearly half the Panthers’ total points, shot 12-of-21 from the field and added six 3-pointers and four steals for the Panthers (9-12, 6-3 Sun Belt Conference).

ExploreWith Hamilton healthy, Georgia State rediscovers its winning ways

Joah Chappelle scored 13 points and Micah Tucker was the only other starter for the Panthers to finish in double digits, scoring 10 points.

Christian Harmon led the way for the Red Wolves (13-8, 5-4) with 23 points. Arkansas State also got 14 points from Kyle Hayman. Chandler Jackson also had 11 points and six assists.

Material from The Associated Press was used in this article.

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