BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — Appalachian State overcame a slow start to edge South Alabama 60-57 in a Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Holmes Center.

The Mountaineers trailed by eight after the first quarter but used a 21-point second period to seize control. South Alabama’s Daniela Gonzalez scored a game-high 21 points. Appalachian State was led by Daisia Mitchell with 17 points and Emma Smith with 15.

The Mountaineers improved to 10-10 overall. The Jaguars fell to 9-11. Attendance was 401.