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App State women’s basketball tame Broncos on opening night

App State women’s basketball opened its season with a win against Western Michigan University Monday, scoring 65-45.

“I think our team has a really high ceiling,” head coach Alaura Sharp said. “You can tell by the joy that they play with.”

Sophomore guard Jayden McBride, junior guard Daisia Mitchell, sophomore forward Feryal Defne Atli, senior guard Emily Hege and senior guard Emma Smith started the game for the Mountaineers.

Sophomore forward Feryal Defne Atli works her way into the paint to get a layup against Western Michigan in Holmes Convocation Center on Nov.