App State Men’s Basketball Cruises Past Georgia Southern in Home Finale
ASF StaffFeb 25, 2026 · 2 min read · 17 views
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Saturday (February 21, 2026) at the Holmes Convocation Center was the perfect send-off, emotions high for Senior Day, a packed house honoring the grads, and a commanding 89-74 victory over Georgia Southern that felt like the team flipped the switch after a rough week. The Mountaineers closed out their home schedule with style, reclaiming a share of first in the Sun Belt and giving those seniors one last roaring memory in Boone.
After back-to-back losses
JMU on the road and that brutal 94-93 heartbreaker to Marshall on Thursday, the squad looked recharged from the opening tip. They built a solid 40-33 halftime lead, then turned up the heat in the second half with a decisive 25-14 run over the final seven minutes. Eren Banks drained a clutch three-pointer late to cap a 13-4 spurt that turned a close game into a comfortable double-digit win. The defense locked in, the shots fell (including 12-of-34 from deep), and the energy never dipped.
Luke Wilson led the charge with 19 points and 10 rebounds, a classic double-double that showed why he’s a matchup problem all season. The rest of the lineup contributed across the board, strong paint scoring (36 points in the paint), fast-break buckets (20 points off transitions), and just enough hustle plays to keep the Eagles at arm’s length. Georgia Southern fought early, but App State’s depth and home-court fire proved too much.
What the WIN means to Mountaineers
This win bumps the Mountaineers to 19-11 overall (11-6 Sun Belt), tying them atop the conference standings and setting up a strong push into the final regular-season games. The seniors got their flowers pregame, deserved recognition for the grit they’ve brought and the team responded by delivering a performance that screamed “we’re not done yet.”
With the road ahead (next up at Texas State on February 27), this home finale was exactly what the doctor ordered, momentum, confidence, and a reminder that when the Holmes Center rocks, App State basketball is tough to beat. Thanks to the fans who showed up loud and proud, Senior Day magic was delivered.
The postseason looms, but first, enjoy the high. The climb’s getting steeper, but these Mountaineers love the view from up top.
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