BOONE, N.C. -- Isaac Johnson tallied his fifth double-double of the season, but Appalachian State men's basketball dropped a tough 70-69 decision to Texas State on Saturday inside the Holmes Center.
Johnson finished with a game-high tying 16 points on 6-of-8 (75.0 percent) shooting and a game-high 12 rebounds. He has now reached double figures in rebounding in six games this season.
Justin Forrest added 12 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 clip from the free throw line.
For the second straight game, the Mountaineer (5-12, 0-4 SBC) bench gave them a strong boost, holding a 29-14 advantage.