| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| CCU | 22 | 36 | 58 |
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
- Referees:
- Brent Dugas
- Nathan Bemis
- Chris Merlo
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Troy | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| James Madison | 7-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| App State | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Old Dominion | 6-5 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Georgia State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-15 |
| UL Monroe | 2-9 | 7 | 6-18 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-10 | 8 | 8-15 |
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