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
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
Men's College Basketball News
