BOONE, N.C. – On the heels of posting its first win on Wednesday, the App State men's basketball team led from the opening tip to the final buzzer, dominating the North Carolina Central Eagles to post a 76-54 win at the Holmes Center on Sunday. App State led for 38:46 of play and jumped ahead by as many as 32 points in the game.
The Mountaineers' (2-1) defense shined bright on Sunday, as they held the Eagles (0-3) to 30 percent from the field (15-50) and just six 3-pointers. App State jumped out to a 20-point lead at halftime thanks to a stellar defensive showing in the first 20 minutes, holding N.