Georgia State Tops App State in Close Contest
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Holmes Convocation Center
Georgia State Panthers 70, App State Mountaineers 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Georgia State Panthers vs App State Mountaineers?
Georgia State Panthers beat App State Mountaineers 70-63 at Holmes Convocation Center on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in Georgia State Panthers vs App State Mountaineers?
App State Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the App State Mountaineers with a final score of 70-63. This victory marks a significant achievement for Georgia State, which has struggled this season with an away record of 0-6 prior to this game. The Panthers improved their overall record to 4-10, while App State fell to 8-7.
Georgia State entered the game having won only two of their last ten outings, with a record of 2-8 in that span. Their recent form included a loss to Georgia Southern, where they were defeated 90-67 just a day before this matchup. In contrast, App State had been on a four-game winning streak, showcasing a strong home performance with a record of 4-1 in their last five games and averaging 81.6 points while allowing just 58.6.
The game took place at the Holmes Convocation Center, where App State has had a solid home record of 8-6 this season. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated App State as the favorite with a spread of -7.5 and a money line of -410, while Georgia State was listed at +320. The total points set at 137.5 reflected expectations for a competitive scoring affair.
In terms of previous meetings, the two teams had faced each other twice during the 2025 season, splitting the outcomes with Georgia State winning the latest encounter 70-65 and App State triumphing in an earlier match 80-76. This fixture was particularly interesting as it was a rematch of sorts, with both teams looking to gain an upper hand in their season series.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed them to field their best lineups. The conditions in the arena were typical for a December evening, with fans showing up to support their home team, although the atmosphere shifted as Georgia State took control of the game.
The scoring plays highlighted an intense second half, where Georgia State managed to maintain their lead and close out the game effectively. Key contributions came from players like Alonzo Dodd and Malachi Brown, who made crucial free throws and layups to keep the momentum in their favor. App State attempted to rally back, with Eren Banks making significant plays, but ultimately fell short.
As the game concluded, the home win probability for App State was noted at 0.0, emphasizing the decisive nature of Georgia State's victory. The performance of both teams will be pivotal as they move forward in the season, with Georgia State looking to build on this success and App State needing to regroup after a disappointing home loss.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | APP -7.5 | 137.5 o -108 / u -112 | Georgia State Panthers +320 · App State Mountaineers -410 |
Leaders
- PointsAlonzo Dodd19App State Mountaineers
- AssistsEren Banks3App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke Wilson10App State Mountaineers
- PointsJelani Hamilton24Georgia State Panthers
- AssistsMicah Tucker5Georgia State Panthers
- ReboundsAnthony Enoh9Georgia State Panthers
Recent form
App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W473.1 scored · 67.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W67-49vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 18
- W86-78vs High Point PanthersDec 14
- W67-54at East Carolina PiratesDec 12
- W133-45vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 3
- L55-67at UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 30
- L67-75at Mercer BearsNov 26
- L53-88vs Elon PhoenixNov 24
- W65-63vs Charlotte 49ersNov 21
- W85-77at Dartmouth Big GreenNov 16
- L53-75at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 11
Georgia State Panthers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L167.2 scored · 78.7 allowed per game0-6 away
- L67-90at Georgia Southern EaglesDec 19
- W77-73vs Jacksonville State GamecocksDec 13
- L69-92at Kennesaw State OwlsDec 6
- L67-78at Mercer BearsDec 3
- L58-77at New Mexico State AggiesNov 26
- L63-78vs Samford BulldogsNov 25
- L58-105at South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 22
- L62-75at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 18
- W90-56vs Fort Valley State WildcatsNov 14
- L61-63vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 11
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 | Georgia State Panthers | App State Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-52 | 21-54 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 7-21 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 32 |
| Free throws | 15-20 | 14-24 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 23 |
| Assists | 11 | 11 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 28 |
| Fouls | 21 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 78 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-33Luke Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-33Jelani Hamilton makes layup
- 2nd Half42-33Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half42-35Luke Wilson makes 3-foot dunk (Jacari Brim assists)
- 2nd Half42-37Alonzo Dodd makes layup
- 2nd Half43-37Anthony Enoh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-37Anthony Enoh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-40Eren Banks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jacari Brim assists)
- 2nd Half46-40Trey Scott III makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-40Jelani Hamilton makes layup
- 2nd Half48-43Jason Clarke Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eren Banks assists)
- 2nd Half50-43Ayouba Berthe makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-44Jason Clarke Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-44Anthony Enoh makes layup
- 2nd Half53-44Anthony Enoh makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-46Chad Moodie makes layup (Alonzo Dodd assists)
- 2nd Half53-47Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48Alonzo Dodd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-48Jelani Hamilton makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half55-49Michael Marcus Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Micah Tucker makes layup
- 2nd Half59-49Jelani Hamilton makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-50Luke Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52Luke Wilson makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half61-52Jelani Hamilton makes layup
- 2nd Half62-52Micah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-52Micah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-55Alonzo Dodd makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eren Banks assists)
- 2nd Half64-55Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-55Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-56Eren Banks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-56Micah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-58Alonzo Dodd makes layup
- 2nd Half67-58Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-58Malachi Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-60Eren Banks makes layup
- 2nd Half68-61Kasen Jennings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61Micah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-61Micah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-63Eren Banks makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours App State Mountaineers, below favours Georgia State Panthers.
Venue
- Holmes Convocation CenterBoone, NC
- Attendance1711
- OfficialsMike Terry, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal, Rob Rorke
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