It looked as though the Mountaineers (2-1) could pull off a big upset in the first round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off at Myrtle Beach, but the App State men’s basketball team was unable to capitalize on a tight first half with eight lead changes, losing 104-98 to the Iowa State Cyclones (1-2).
Behind a 32-point and 30-point game from freshman guard Justin Forrest and junior Ronshad Shabazz respectively, the Mountaineers and Cyclones combined for the most points in Puerto Rico tournament history, and Forrest’s 26 points in the second half is the most in tournament history.
“They’re (Iowa State) a good team,” Mountaineer head coach Jim Fox said.