BOONE, N.C. — Hat tricks from Tae Hayes and Clifton Duck helped set the stage for an aerial display from an unlikely source.
Appalachian State set a school record with six interceptions, including a record-tying three apiece from its two starting cornerbacks, and true freshman wide receiver Malik Williams threw the tiebreaking touchdown with 5:45 remaining in the Mountaineers' 45-31 homecoming victory against New Mexico State on Saturday.
Williams, a high school quarterback, connected with true freshman Thomas Hennigan on a 27-yard score that pushed App State (3-2, 2-0 Sun Belt) ahead 38-31.