MOBILE, Ala. – Behind a season-high 32 points from Justin Forrest, App State men's basketball posted an 81-71 victory at South Alabama in its Sun Belt opener on Thursday evening.
The win marks the third time the Mountaineers (7-4, 1-0 SBC) have posted a win in their first conference game since joining the Sun Belt in the 2014-15 season. It also marks the second time App State has won its first road Sun Belt contest since joining the league.
The Black and Gold's seven wins through its first 11 games ties the program's best start since the 2009-10 season.