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Appalachian State visits Georgia Southern after Dunn's 20-point game

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Appalachian State Mountaineers (17-9, 9-4 Sun Belt) at Georgia Southern Eagles (14-11, 6-6 Sun Belt)

Statesboro, Georgia; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern takes on Appalachian State after Khayri Dunn scored 20 points in Georgia Southern's 77-71 loss to the Texas State Bobcats.

The Eagles are 8-4 on their home court. Georgia Southern averages 81.0 points while outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game.

The Mountaineers are 9-4 in Sun Belt play. Appalachian State is fourth in the Sun Belt with 35.5 rebounds per game led by Luke Wilson averaging 7.7.

Georgia Southern scores 81.0 points, 16.9 more per game than the 64.1 Appalachian State gives up. Appalachian State averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than Georgia Southern gives up.

The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tyren Moore averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Eagles, scoring 13.7 points while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc. Spudd Webb is averaging 16.3 points and 1.8 steals over the last 10 games.

Jalen Tot is shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Mountaineers, while averaging nine points. Kasen Jennings is shooting 36.1% and averaging 15.6 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 4-6, averaging 76.4 points, 30.3 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.7 points per game.

Mountaineers: 8-2, averaging 66.4 points, 36.4 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 4.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 58.2 points.

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  • TV Channel: App State at Georgia Southern 2021 College Basketball, week 15, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction

Georgia Southern: 41.7%
App State: 58.3%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Statistics

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W6 Streak L2
64.1 Points Against 79.6
71.3 Points Per Game 81.0
44 Field Goal % 43
31 Three Point % 32
39.5 Rebounds Per Game 35.1
12.8 Assists Per Game 11.2
3.7 Blocks Per Game 3.9
4.8 Steals Per Game 8.4
1.1 Team Turnovers Per Game 0.2
10.8 Total Turnovers Per Game 10.7
64.1 Points Against 79.6

Game Information

Venue: Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center

Location: Statesboro, GA
Capacity:

2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Troy 9-3 - 17-8
App State 9-4 0.5 17-9
South Alabama 7-4 1.5 17-7
Marshall 7-4 1.5 15-9
Coastal Carolina 7-6 2.5 15-11
Texas State 7-6 2.5 15-11
Arkansas State 6-6 3 15-10
Georgia Southern 6-6 3 14-11
Louisiana 6-6 3 9-16
Georgia State 6-6 3 9-16
Southern Miss 6-7 3.5 13-13
James Madison 4-8 5 12-13
Old Dominion 4-8 5 8-17
UL Monroe 1-11 8 4-21
Full Standings

App State Last 5

Date OPP Result
vs ULM ULM W 59-43
@ USM USM W 70-63
@ TROY TROY W 66-44
vs USA USA W 65-57
vs EMU EMU W 65-60

Georgia Southern Last 5

Date OPP Result
vs ARST L 85-68
vs TROY L 83-78
vs ULM W 79-76
@ UL L 69-60
vs TXST L 77-71