BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — Appalachian State used a balanced offensive attack to defeat Georgia Southern 89-74 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Holmes Center.

The Mountaineers, now 19-11, led 40-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half before a crowd of 3,701. Luke Wilson led Appalachian State with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Alonzo Dodd added 12 points and 10 assists.

Georgia Southern, which fell to 15-14, was paced by Alden Applewhite’s 24 points and seven rebounds. Tavarus Webb added 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Eagles have lost three of their last four games.

Appalachian State swept the regular-season series, having also won 81-65 on Feb. 11.