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Redshirt freshman forward Georgia Cox announced she will enter the transfer portal on April 2 after two seasons at Eastern, according to BTN Scouting on X.
Cox, from Ballarat, Australia, played in 18 games for the Panthers for 92 minutes and averaged 2.3 points and 0.6 rebounds per game.
Cox recorded a career-high 18 points against Morehead State in the 2024-2025 season.
Cox also closed out her two years at Eastern with 42 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal.
Cox will have three years of eligibility left.
The transfer portal closes for women’s basketball players on Wednesday, April 23.
Zaria Flippin can be reached at 581-2812 or at zhflippin@eiu.edu.
