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Appalachian State Defeats Georgia Southern 81-65
Kasen Jennings scores 31 points to lead the Mountaineers to their seventh straight win.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the Georgia Southern Eagles 81-65 on Wednesday night. Kasen Jennings led the Mountaineers with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Michael Marcus Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Alonzo Dodd scored 18 points. The Mountaineers have now won 7 games in a row and improved their record to 18-9 on the season. Georgia Southern was led by Tyren Moore, who scored 17 points and dished out 6 assists.
Why it matters
This Sun Belt Conference matchup between two in-state rivals showcases the strong basketball programs at both Appalachian State and Georgia Southern. The win extends Appalachian State's winning streak and keeps them in contention for a top spot in the conference standings.
The details
Appalachian State shot the ball efficiently, making 6 three-pointers and 5 free throws. The Mountaineers also dominated the boards, outrebounding Georgia Southern 40-29. Georgia Southern was led by Tyren Moore's 17 points and 6 assists, but the Eagles struggled to keep pace with Appalachian State's balanced scoring attack.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
The players
Kasen Jennings
A key player for the Appalachian State Mountaineers, scoring 31 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and recording 3 steals in the win.
Michael Marcus Jr.
Scored 20 points and recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds for the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Alonzo Dodd
Contributed 18 points for the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the victory.
Tyren Moore
Led the Georgia Southern Eagles with 17 points and 6 assists in the loss.
The takeaway
Appalachian State's balanced scoring attack and strong rebounding performance proved too much for Georgia Southern, as the Mountaineers extended their winning streak to 7 games and solidified their position in the Sun Belt Conference standings.
