MACON - The Mercer Bears will unveil their new arena Tuesday night against one of hottest teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference - Georgia State. <br>
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The Panthers can tie a school record of eight straight wins if they beat the Bears in the new 3,200-seat Mercer University Center. <br>
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The Bears have long played in Porter Gym. <br>
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Georgia State is close to matching a string of victories in the 2000-2001 season, when the Panthers won their last eight games before a second-round loss in the NCAA tournament.
