Boone, N.C. -- Appalachian State won the first-ever Sun Belt Championship game, beating Louisiana 30-19 Saturday at Kidd-Brewer Stadium.
- Running back Darrynton Evans rushed for 111 yards
- Quarterback Zac Thomas ran for two touchdowns
- App State's record improved to 10-2
Mountaineers running back Darrynton Evans rushed for 111 yards and quarterback Zac Thomas ran for two touchdowns in the victory that improves App State's record to 10-2 and earns them a birth in the New Orleans Bowl on December 15.
The Ragin' Cajuns pulled within a point at 17-16 with five minutes to go in the third quarter.
The Mountaineers answered with a Chandler Staton 42-yard field goal to make it 20-16.
Then ASU cornerback Tae Hayes' interception on Louisiana's ensuing drive would set the stage for Thomas to score his second touchdown of the day from 35-yards out to make it a two score game.