Southern Tournament - Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Recap - Appalachian State Wins 65-57
Southern Tournament - Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State Recap - Appalachian State Wins 65-57
Appalachian State earned a 65-57 victory over Georgia Southern on Friday, getting 20 points from Donald Sims at McKenzie Arena.
Appalachian State did not, however, defeat Georgia Southern against the spread, which closed at 9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Omar Carter had 14 points for Appalachian State and Petey Hausley chipped in with 11 points. Omar Carter had 4 assists for them, while Anthony Breeze was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Georgia Southern got a 16-point performance from Ben Drayton III, who was supported by 15 points from Jelani Hewitt. Ben Drayton III had 5 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Marvin Baynham grabbed 7 rebounds.
Appalachian State led at halftime, 22-21.
Georgia Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-30.

