PENSACOLA, Fla. — App State men's basketball fell in the second round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament to South Alabama, 68-61.
The game saw six ties and six lead changes as the Mountaineers fought hard for the full 40, bringing the game within one possession in the final minute. Four App State players scored in double-figures, led by Terence Harcum with 17 points, including five 3-pointers.
The Jaguars started hot with a 9-0 run that got them out a 14-5 lead early.
App State responded with an 11-0 run of its own, led by Xavion Brown, who stepped up after Donovan Gregory got in early foul trouble, scoring or assisting in 12 of the team's first 14 points.