App State Mountaineers @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Johnson leads Appalachian St. past Coastal Carolina 78-58
CONWAY, S.C. -- Isaac Johnson matched his career high with a season-high 22 points as Appalachian State romped past Coastal Carolina 78-58 on Saturday.
The Mountaineers built a 21-4 lead and never trailed. They extended the lead to 40-22 at intermission. Tommy Burton's basket with 17:11 left brought Coastal Carolina within 42-34; the only time the Chanticleers got within single digits in the second half.
Justin Forrest had 19 points for Appalachian State (11-10, 5-5 Sun Belt Conference). O'Showen Williams added 17 points and nine rebounds. Kendall Lewis had 10 points.
DeVante' Jones had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Chanticleers (11-10, 4-6). Burton added 12 points and seven rebounds. Keishawn Brewton had 11 points.
Appalachian State takes on Arkansas State on the road on Thursday. Coastal Carolina faces Arkansas-Little Rock on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
Conway, SC
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Nathan Bemis
Referee:Chris Merlo
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | 5-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Troy | 5-1 | - | 12-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-8 |
| South Alabama | 4-2 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Arkansas State | 4-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| App State | 4-3 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 3-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Georgia State | 3-3 | 2 | 6-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Texas State | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| James Madison | 2-4 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Old Dominion | 2-5 | 3.5 | 5-14 |
| Louisiana | 2-5 | 3.5 | 4-15 |
| UL Monroe | 0-6 | 5 | 3-15 |
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