Texas State Bobcats @ App State Mountaineers
Tate's 22 lead Appalachian State over Texas State 72-61
ByData Skrive
Jan 5, 2026, 04:38 am
BOONE, N.C. -- — Myles Tate's 22 points helped Appalachian State defeat Texas State 72-61 on Saturday.
Tate added seven rebounds and six assists for the Mountaineers (7-7, 1-2 Sun Belt Conference). Alonzo Dodd scored 14 points and added six rebounds. CJ Huntley had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Tyler Morgan led the way for the Bobcats (8-7, 1-2) with 16 points and two steals. Dylan Dawson added 14 points for Texas State. Drue Drinnon recorded 11 points.
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Game Information
Boone, NC
Referee:Donta Carter
Referee:Jason Deering
Referee:Stephen Orkus Jr
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun 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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