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Men’s Basketball Cruises Past South Carolina State in Season Opener

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Four players reached double figures and 10 scored at least two points as App State men's basketball posted a dominant 81-61 victory at South Carolina State in its season opener on Wednesday.

The 20-point road win marks the largest season opening road victory for the Mountaineers (1-0) since a 112-78 win at Presbyterian to open the 1966-67 season. In addition, it marks the Black and Gold's third 20-point road win under head coach Dustin Kerns.

Donovan Gregory paced the balanced App State attack with a career-high 12 points on 4-of-6 (66.