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1st in Sun Belt - East
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2025 Sun Belt Standings Standings
| Sun Belt - East | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | - | 1.000 |
| Old Dominion | 1.5 | 0.750 |
| Coastal Caroli.. | 5.5 | 0.625 |
| Georgia Southe.. | 4.5 | 0.500 |
| Marshall | 6 | 0.375 |
| App State | 6.5 | 0.250 |
| Georgia State | 10 | 0.000 |
| Sun Belt - West | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | - | 0.750 |
| Southern Miss | 0.5 | 0.625 |
| Louisiana | 1.5 | 0.625 |
| Arkansas State | 0.5 | 0.625 |
| Texas State | 0.5 | 0.375 |
| South Alabama | 3 | 0.375 |
| UL Monroe | 4 | 0.125 |