Georgia Southern (4-13, 1-7) vs. Appalachian State (9-9, 4-5)
Date: Jan. 29, 2015 - 5 p.m.
Site: Hanner Fieldhouse (4,325 capacity) - Statesboro, Ga.
Audio: GS All-Access, 91.9 FM
Video: GS All-Access
Web sites: GSEagles.com, AppStateSports.com
Promotions: 
#TrueBlue Out for both games - fans are encouraged to wear blue to the game to support the Eagles
The first 500 Georgia Southern students get a free blue rally towel, courtesy of The Hamptons
Border Pawtrol Frisbee Show will perform at halftime of both games
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Layup Line
Georgia Southern opens a five-game homestand against long-time opponent Appalachian State Thursday.

It's the first of two scheduled meetings against the Mountaineers this season.

The game starts a stretch in which the Eagles play seven of their next eight contests at home.

The Eagles have lost their last four and are coming off a 72-66 overtime setback at ULM Saturday.

Georgia Southern is 2-4 at home and 0-2 in home Sun Belt games. The Eagles played six of their first eight Sun Belt games on the road.

The Eagles are 10th in the league standings.

Appalachian State is 2-3 in its last five and coming off a 67-58 setback at Texas State Saturday.

The Mountaineers are 2-7 on the road and 1-4 in road league games.

Appalachian State is tied for sixth in the Sun Belt standings.

Player of the Year candidate Maryah Sydnor ranks second in the league in scoring (18.1 ppg) and third in rebounding (9.2 rpg).

Katie Mallow averages 11.6 points and 2.4 assists a game.