Lewis leads Appalachian St. over Georgia St. 74-61
BOONE, N.C. -- — James Lewis Jr. had a career-high 22 points plus 14 rebounds as Appalachian State defeated Georgia State 74-61 on Saturday.
Lewis Jr. made 8 of 10 foul shots.
Donovan Gregory had 14 points for Appalachian State (12-5, 6-2 Sun Belt Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Justin Forrest added 13 points. Michael Almonacy had 13 points.
Georgia State totaled 26 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Corey Allen had 19 points for the Panthers (8-4, 2-3). Justin Roberts added 18 points. Jalen Thomas had 10 points.
The Mountaineers improve to 2-0 against the Panthers this season. Appalachian State defeated Georgia State 80-71 on Friday.
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2021-22 Sun Belt Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Texas State | 12-3 | - | 21-8 |
Appalachian State | 12-6 | 1.5 | 19-15 |
Georgia State | 9-5 | 2.5 | 18-11 |
Troy | 10-6 | 2.5 | 20-12 |
South Alabama | 9-7 | 3.5 | 21-12 |
Arkansas State | 8-7 | 4 | 18-11 |
Coastal Carolina | 8-8 | 4.5 | 19-14 |
Louisiana | 8-9 | 5 | 16-15 |
UT Arlington | 7-10 | 6 | 11-18 |
Georgia Southern | 5-11 | 7.5 | 13-16 |
UL Monroe | 5-13 | 8.5 | 13-18 |
Little Rock | 3-11 | 8.5 | 9-19 |