2012 SoCon Standings: Georgia Southern loss opens opportunity for Appalachian State

Georgia Southern finished its Southern Conference schedule with a 6-2 league record.

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The Eagles' FCS-leading home winning streak came to an end Saturday with the Mountaineers pulling off the improbable upset.

Appalachian State Vs. Georgia Southern Score: Eagles trail 24-21 at half

Despite three rushing touchdowns by William Banks, the Georgia Southern Eagles trail the Appalachian State Mountaineers 24-21 at halftime.

The Mountaineers got on the board first with a 28-yard field goal by Sam Martin to cap off a nine-play, 65-yard drive. Georgia Southern responded with consecutive touchdown runs by Banks to close out the first quarter with a 14-3 lead. The first score, a 4-yard run, came after a 12-play, 58-yard drive.

Appalachian State wasted little time cutting the deficit, scoring on a 1-yard run by Steven Miller early in the second quarter.

The Eagles lost a chance to extend their lead to seven points when Alex Hanks missed a 26-yard field goal. However, Banks supplied his third rushing score of the day, a long 36-yarder, to put Georgia Southern up 21-10.

In a little more than a minute later, the Mountaineers received a quick-strike touchdown pass from quarterback Jamal Jackson to Sean Price for 56 yards. Jackson then connected with Malachi Jones for a 9-yard touchdown at the end of the half to give Appalachian State the 24-21 lead.

The Eagles hold a sizable edge in the ground game with 243 rushing yards, compared to the Mountaineers' 46.

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As the top-ranked Eagles prepare for the No. 14-ranked Mountaineers Saturday their coaching staff is continuing to patch together a reliable offensive line.

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This game has conference title implications for the Eagles.