Forrest scores 21 to lift Appalachian St. past Troy 90-59
BOONE, N.C. -- — Justin Forrest had 21 points, shooting 6-of-7 from 3-point range, and Appalachian State romped past Troy 90-59 on Saturday.
Donovan Gregory had 15 points for Appalachian State (7-4, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). Adrian Delph added 14 points. James Lewis Jr. had 13 points. Michael Almonacy had a career-high 10 assists plus 11 points.
Appalachian State achieved season highs with 15 3-pointers and 20 assists.
Nick Stampley had 19 points for the Trojans (6-5, 1-1). Kam Woods added 14 points.
Troy defeated Appalachian State 69-56 on Friday.
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2020-2021 Sun Belt Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia State | 8-4 | - | 14-5 |
Coastal Carolina | 9-5 | - | 15-6 |
South Alabama | 10-7 | 0.5 | 16-10 |
Appalachian State | 7-8 | 2.5 | 13-11 |
Georgia Southern | 7-9 | 3 | 13-12 |
Troy | 4-12 | 6 | 10-16 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Texas State | 12-3 | - | 18-6 |
Louisiana | 10-7 | 3 | 16-8 |
UT Arlington | 9-8 | 4 | 13-12 |
Arkansas State | 7-8 | 5 | 10-12 |
Little Rock | 7-11 | 6.5 | 11-14 |
UL Monroe | 5-13 | 8.5 | 7-18 |