App State Mountaineers @ UL Monroe Warhawks
Smith carries Louisiana-Monroe past Appalachian St. 81-75
MONROE, La. -- Daishon Smith scored 26 points as Louisiana-Monroe beat Appalachian State 81-75 on Thursday night.
Ronshad Shabazz scored a career-high 47 points for the Mountaineers (9-19, 4-11). Isaac Johnson added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Justin Forrest had six assists.
Michael Ertel added 22 points and Travis Munnings had 16 points for Louisiana-Monroe (15-12, 8-7 Sun Belt Conference). JD Williams added 12 points.
The Warhawks leveled the season series against the Mountaineers with the win. Appalachian State defeated Louisiana-Monroe 85-84 on Feb. 2.
Louisiana-Monroe takes on Coastal Carolina at home on Saturday. Appalachian State matches up against Louisiana-Lafayette on the road on Sunday.
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Game Information
Monroe, LA
Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:K.B. Burdett
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 7-1 | - | 14-6 |
| South Alabama | 5-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Marshall | 5-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Georgia State | 5-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| App State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Southern Miss | 5-4 | 2.5 | 11-10 |
| Texas State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 11-10 |
| Old Dominion | 3-6 | 4.5 | 6-15 |
| Louisiana | 3-6 | 4.5 | 5-16 |
| James Madison | 2-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-8 | 7 | 3-17 |
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