Charleston Classic
Wichita State defeats Appalachian State 82-76
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Markis McDuffie had 24 points including three 3-pointers in the final six minutes as Wichita State held on to defeat Appalachian State 82-76 at the Charleston Classic on Friday.
The Shockers (2-2) held a 10-point lead in the second half of their opener here against Davidson before falling 57-53.
But this time, they prevailed after Appalachian State wiped away a seven-point deficit and led 66-61 with 6:18 remaining.
That's when Wichita State finished with a flourish, outscoring the Mountaineers (1-3) 21-10 the rest of the way.
Wichita State will face Alabama in the fifth-place game Sunday.
Justin Forrest had 28 points for Appalachian State, who'll play Ball State on Sunday for seventh in the eight-team tournament.
Game Information
TD Arena
9:30 PM, 16 November 2018
Charleston, SC
- Referees:
- Jeb Hartness
- John Hampton
- Ray Natili
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
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