Troy Trojans @ App State Mountaineers
Johnson scores 16 to lead Appalachian State past Troy 72-64
BOONE, N.C. -- Tyrell Johnson had 16 points off the bench to carry Appalachian State to a 72-64 win over Troy on Thursday night.
Justin Forrest had 15 points for Appalachian State (11-19, 6-11 Sun Belt Conference). Ronshad Shabazz added 13 points. Isaac Johnson had 11 points and seven rebounds for the hosts.
Javan Johnson had 17 points for the Trojans (11-18, 4-13), who have now lost six games in a row. BJ Miller added 14 points and five steals. Darian Adams had 12 points.
The Mountaineers leveled the season series against the Trojans with the win. Troy defeated Appalachian State 89-85 on Jan. 5. Appalachian State finishes out the regular season against South Alabama at home on Saturday. Troy finishes out the regular season against Coastal Carolina on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
Boone, NC
Referee:Lee Cassell
Referee:Chuck Jones
Referee:Steven Anderson
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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