App State Mountaineers Defeat Georgia Southern Eagles 81-65
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
App State Mountaineers 81, Georgia Southern Eagles 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won App State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles?
App State Mountaineers beat Georgia Southern Eagles 81-65 at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in App State Mountaineers vs Georgia Southern Eagles?
App State Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the App State Mountaineers defeated the Georgia Southern Eagles 81-65 at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. This matchup was notable as it featured two teams with contrasting recent performances, with App State entering the game on a six-game winning streak, while Georgia Southern struggled with a record of 3-6-1 over their last ten games.
The Mountaineers, boasting an overall record of 18-9, have been in strong form lately, averaging 66.4 points scored and allowing just 58.2 points over their last ten games. Their recent success included a win against Eastern Michigan, where they secured a 65-60 victory just days prior to this game. In contrast, Georgia Southern, with a record of 14-12, has faced difficulties, averaging only 68.5 points scored while allowing 73.1 points during the same stretch. They entered this game having lost their last two outings, including a 77-71 defeat to Texas State.
At home, Georgia Southern has struggled, with a home record of 1-4 in their last five games and an average score of just 55.4 points in their last five contests. App State, however, has thrived on the road, holding a 3-1 record in their last four away games, with an impressive average of 65.0 points scored and only 53.4 points allowed in their last five.
The teams had met twice in the previous season, splitting the series with each team winning once. Georgia Southern won their home meeting 61-59, while App State triumphed in their home game 79-74. This history added an extra layer of competitiveness to the matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but it's worth noting that the absence of key players can significantly impact team performance.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had App State favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. This indicated a closely contested game was expected, but the final score reflected App State's dominance.
The conditions in the arena were typical for a February evening, with fans in attendance to support their teams. As the game progressed, App State quickly established control, with a significant lead maintained throughout the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of free throws and three-point shots that helped the Mountaineers pull away decisively.
As the final buzzer sounded, App State's victory was a testament to their strong form and effective game strategy, while Georgia Southern will need to regroup as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | APP -1.5 | 143.5 o -112 / u -108 | App State Mountaineers -125 · Georgia Southern Eagles +105 |
Leaders
- PointsTyren Moore17Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsTyren Moore6Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsSpudd Webb5Georgia Southern Eagles
- PointsKasen Jennings31App State Mountaineers
- AssistsJalen Tot4App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsMichael Marcus Jr.10App State Mountaineers
Recent form
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L268.5 scored · 73.1 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L71-77vs Texas State BobcatsFeb 5
- L60-69at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 31
- D0-0at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 30
- L78-83vs Troy TrojansJan 24
- L68-85vs Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 23
- L75-79vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 17
- W87-84vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 16
- L71-87at South Alabama JaguarsJan 10
- W93-86at Old Dominion MonarchsJan 3
- W82-81at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 1
App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W666.4 scored · 58.2 allowed per game3-1 away
- W65-60vs Eastern Michigan EaglesFeb 7
- W65-57vs South Alabama JaguarsFeb 4
- W66-44at Troy TrojansJan 31
- W70-63at Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 30
- W59-43vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 23
- W72-58vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 22
- L73-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 17
- W80-65vs James Madison DukesJan 15
- L62-67at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 10
- W52-50at Georgia State PanthersJan 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | App State Mountaineers | Georgia Southern Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-56 | 24-63 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 7-23 | 11-31 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 35 |
| Free throws | 20-28 | 6-9 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 22 |
| Assists | 8 | 14 |
| Steals | 11 | 4 |
| Blocks | 8 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 26 |
| Fouls | 11 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-32Andres Burney makes driving layup (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half45-32Michael Marcus Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Tot assists)
- 2nd Half45-33Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-34Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-37Khayri Dunn makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tsvet Sotirov assists)
- 2nd Half45-39Khayri Dunn makes layup
- 2nd Half47-39Alonzo Dodd makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-39Alonzo Dodd makes layup
- 2nd Half51-39Eren Banks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-40Spudd Webb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-40Chad Moodie makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half53-42Khayri Dunn makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-42Kasen Jennings makes layup
- 2nd Half55-44Spudd Webb makes layup
- 2nd Half55-47Tyren Moore makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-47Kasen Jennings makes layup
- 2nd Half57-49Tyren Moore makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-49Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-49Kasen Jennings makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alonzo Dodd assists)
- 2nd Half61-52Spudd Webb makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nakavieon White assists)
- 2nd Half63-52Luke Wilson makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Alonzo Dodd assists)
- 2nd Half64-52Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-52Kasen Jennings makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-52Kasen Jennings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Nakavieon White makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half69-55Michael Marcus Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper (Eren Banks assists)
- 2nd Half71-55Alonzo Dodd makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-55Kasen Jennings makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-55Kasen Jennings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-56Nakavieon White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-57Nakavieon White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-57Kasen Jennings makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-57Kasen Jennings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-57Alonzo Dodd makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-60Khayri Dunn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half77-63Dwayne Williams Jr makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half77-65Alden Applewhite makes layup (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half78-65Jalen Tot makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-65Michael Marcus Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half81-65Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia Southern Eagles, below favours App State Mountaineers.
Venue
- Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation CenterStatesboro, GA
- Attendance1812
- OfficialsSidney Cohen, Derek Schulte, Stephen Orkus Jr
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