App State Mountaineers @ Georgia State Panthers
Appalachian State defeats Georgia State 52-50
ByData Skrive
Jan 9, 2026, 05:18 pm
ATLANTA -- — Luke Wilson had 14 points in Appalachian State's 52-50 victory over Georgia State on Thursday.
Wilson had 13 rebounds for the Mountaineers (10-7, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Jalen Tot scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Kasen Jennings shot 3 for 14, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points. Michael Marcus Jr. added 14 rebounds.
Jelani Hamilton finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (5-12, 2-3).
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Game Information
Atlanta, GA
Referee:Doug Shows
Referee:Courtney Green
Referee:Michael Kitts
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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