| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | 32 | 49 | 81 |
| CCU | 33 | 33 | 66 |
Appalachian St. closes strong, tops Coastal Carolina 81-66
CONWAY, S.C. -- O'Showen Williams scored a career-best 20 points and Ronshad Shabazz added 19 with three steals as Appalachian State pulled away in the second half for an 81-66 win over Coastal Carolina in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday afternoon.
Griffin Kinney added 14 points for Appalachian State (11-15, 6-7) which won two straight for the first time since ending December with wins over Texas State and UT Arlington.
Coastal Carolina took a 33-32 advantage into the break and led 40-34 early in the second period before Justin Forrest scored seven unanswered points to give the Mountaineers a 41-40 lead at the 16:39 mark. Appalachian State took the lead for good when Hunter Seacat hit a jumper and Williams followed with a 3 and a layup to pull ahead 52-46.
The Mountaineers, who forced 19 turnovers, won the second half 49-33.
Artur Labinowicz had 16 points for the Chanticleers (11-15, 5-8). Zac Cuthbertson added 10 points with 10 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Ford
- Rusty Phillips
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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