App State Women’s Basketball Hosts Georgia Southern in Penultimate Home Clash
ASF StaffFeb 25, 2026 · 2 min read · 1 views
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Wednesday evening (February 25, 2026) is shaping up to be one of those special nights at the Holmes Convocation Center, the kind where the lights dim, the crowd goes all-in on black, and the energy feels like a late-season playoff preview. The App State women’s basketball team welcomes Georgia Southern for a 6:30 p.m. ET tip-off in what’s officially dubbed Black Out and Stroll Night. Fans are encouraged to rock black attire (bonus: black rally towels for the first 500 through the doors), and the whole vibe promises to turn Holmes into a sea of darkness with a whole lot of noise.
How it happened earlier
This is the penultimate regular-season home game for the Mountaineers (11-16 overall, 4-12 Sun Belt), and it’s a rematch with some unfinished business. Back on December 20 in Statesboro, Georgia Southern edged App State 67-54, Jayden McBride led the way with 16 points for the Black and Gold, but the Eagles’ balanced attack and home-court edge proved too much. Georgia Southern arrives hot, sitting at 21-6 overall and 14-2 in Sun Belt play, riding a four-game winning streak and looking like one of the conference’s top threats heading into the postseason.
The Eagles play with confidence, depth, controlling tempo, expect them to crash the boards, limit turnovers, and test App State’s perimeter defense early. For the Mountaineers, it’s about channeling that recent grit (like the overtime heroics against Georgia State on Pink Day) into a strong home performance. Elena Pericic and the crew have shown they can battle when the crowd’s behind them, and with Stroll Night bringing extra flair and motivation, this could be the spark to flip the script from the first meeting.
Tip-off is 6:30 p.m. ET
stream it on ESPN+ if you’re not bundling up for the Holmes Center. Boone, show up loud, dress dark, and bring the mountain spirit. Nights like this are why we love college hoops: theme nights, rivalries, and a chance to make memories in front of the home faithful.
The regular season’s winding down, but App State’s fight is far from over. Let’s pack the place, make some noise, and give the Eagles a proper Boone welcome.
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