BOONE, N.C. — Facing a bitter rival, with a highly anticipated jersey retirement to boot, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate on Senior Day at The Rock.
Particularly with the action-packed outcome extending App State's pursuit of a championship ring.
The Mountaineers secured an East Division title and clinched a spot in next weekend's Sun Belt Championship Game at West Division champion Troy by dominating the final three quarters in a 55-27 home victory against Georgia Southern.
Joey Aguilar's four touchdown passes allowed him to become the program's single-season record-holder with 33 heading into the postseason, and App State (8-4, 6-2) scored 20 points of the four turnovers it forced, including three interceptions.