App State Mountaineers @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Appalachian State edges Arkansas State 74-73
JONESBORO, Ark. -- Milos Kostic hit three 3-pointers in the second half, and scored on a put-back with 13 seconds left as Appalachian State edged Arkansas State 74-73 Saturday night.
Down 14 points with 9:37 to go, Kostic drained his second trey to pull Appalachian State within 67-66 with 2:06 to play. His third 3 gave the Mountaineers their first lead of the second half, 72-71, with :51 left.
Anthony Livingston answered for the Red Wolves to regain the lead with :40 remaining. Jake Babic missed the ensuing jumper before Kostic grabbed the carom and scored the game-winner.
The Red Wolves couldn't answer when Sean Gardner's shot missed with two seconds left.
Frank Eaves scored 22 points, and Kostic finished with 11 for Appalachian State (4-6, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference).
Livingston had 21 points and 13 boards, and P.J. Hardwick had 10 points and 15 assists for Arkansas State (6-5, 1-1).
Game Information
Jonesboro, AR
Referee:Hal Lusk
Referee:John Hampton
Referee:Landon Brandes
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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