BOONE, N.C. (AP) Myles Tate's 26 points helped Appalachian State defeat Georgia Southern 79-74 in overtime on Thursday night.

Tate added seven rebounds and five assists for the Mountaineers (17-10, 10-5 Sun Belt Conference). CJ Huntley added 25 points while shooting 8 for 14 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 8 of 12 from the free-throw line. Huntley also had 10 rebounds. Jalil Beaubrun shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line to finish with 11 points.

Adante' Holiman finished with 20 points for the Eagles (14-14, 6-9). Georgia Southern also got 18 points from Bradley Douglas. Tyson Brown also had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Collin Kuhl tied it at 68-all with 13 seconds left in regulation.

These two teams both play Saturday. Appalachian State hosts Marshall and Georgia Southern visits James Madison.

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