App State cruises past Toccoa Falls in 135-34 mismatch
BOONE, N.C. -- Ronshad Shabazz scored 24 points and Justin Forrest and Trey Ford each scored 15 points and Appalachian State set a school record for points in a game with a 135-34 win against NCCAA, Division-II level Toccoa Falls on Saturday.
Saturday's point total topped the previous record of 120 points, established in a win against Wofford on Dec. 7, 1977.
The 101-point margin of victory bests the program record of 68, reached last season in a 119-51 win over Warren Wilson. ESPN Stats & Info said it was just the sixth game in NCAA Division I men's basketball history to have a 100-point or higher margin.
The Mountaineers were 50-for-80 shooting, besting the previous mark set on Feb. 13, 1978 against Chattanooga. Appalachian State also set a program record with 20 3-pointers , eclipsing the previous mark of 17 set against The Citadel on Jan. 27, 2006.
In its season opener, Appalachian State raced to a 63-16 halftime lead and proceeded to score 72 points in the second half.
Nick Hayes led Toccoa Falls with 13 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Olandis Poole
- Tommy Morrissey
- Michael Husted
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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