Forrest, Johnson carry Appalachian St. over Ferrum 83-56
BOONE, N.C. -- Justin Forrest had 17 points to lead five Appalachian State players in double figures as the Mountaineers routed Ferrum, a Division III school, 83-56 on Thursday night.
Isaac Johnson added 15 points for the Mountaineers. O'Showen Williams chipped in 13 and James Lewis and Donovan Gregory had 10 apiece. Johnson also had nine rebounds for the Mountaineers.
Kujuan Madden-McAfee had 16 points for the Panthers. Rashad Reed added six rebounds.
Appalachian State (1-1) plays East Carolina at home on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Zelton Steed
- Brad Corriher
- Daniel Clark
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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