FOLEY, Ala. -  Georgia State senior Eva Diez Lois’ golden goal in the 93rd minute Wednesday at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex gave the third-seeded Panthers a 2-1 overtime win against 11th-seeded App State. 

The Panthers (9-3-7) have advanced to the semifinals of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament for the fifth consecutive year. Georgia State moves on to play the winner of the second round match-up between second-seeded South Alabama and seventh-seeded Little Rock. That semifinal match is set for 4 p.m. CT Friday and will be broadcast on ESPN+. 

It marked Diez Lois’ second goal of the day, both off of assists from junior Jimena Cabrero. Diez Lois now has four goals on the season. 

Her first goal of the day came in the 26th minute off a corner kick and put the Panthers ahead 1-0. 

App State (7-11-1) evened the score when sophomore Breckyn Monteith charted her second goal of the tournament and 10th of the season in the 45th minute just before halftime. 

Georgia State held a 12-11 advantage in the shots in the match, including an 8-3 edge in shots on goal. 

Panthers’ goalkeeper Maria Subies earned the win with a pair of saves, while Mountaineers’ goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston took the loss with six saves. Both keepers went the distance in the match.