North Carolina Central Eagles @ App State Mountaineers
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 33 | 31 | 10 | 74 |
APP | 28 | 36 | 15 | 79 |
Appalachian State wins 79-74 in OT against NC Central
BOONE, N.C. -- — Tyree Boykin scored 20 points as Appalachian State beat North Carolina Central 79-74 in overtime on Thursday night.
CJ Huntley added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Mountaineers (2-0). Terence Harcum finished with 14 points.
The Eagles (0-2) were led by Justin Wright, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Brendan Medley-Bacon added 16 points and two blocks.
Wright forced overtime with a step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer.
NEXT UP
Appalachian State plays Tuesday against Louisville on the road. N.C. Central visits Liberty on Monday.
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Game Information
Boone, NC
Referee:Tom Fitzgerald
Referee:Olandis Poole
Referee:Landon Brandes
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 7-3 | - | 17-10 |
| Morgan State | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Norfolk State | 6-4 | 1 | 13-14 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-4 | 1 | 10-15 |
| South Carolina State | 5-4 | 1.5 | 7-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-6 | 3 | 8-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-6 | 3 | 6-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-9 | 6 | 6-19 |
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 10-5 | - | 18-10 |
| Troy | 10-5 | - | 18-10 |
| South Alabama | 9-5 | 0.5 | 19-8 |
| Marshall | 9-5 | 0.5 | 17-10 |
| Texas State | 9-6 | 1 | 17-11 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-7 | 2 | 16-12 |
| Arkansas State | 7-7 | 2.5 | 16-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-7 | 2.5 | 15-12 |
| James Madison | 7-8 | 3 | 15-13 |
| Southern Miss | 7-8 | 3 | 14-14 |
| Louisiana | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Georgia State | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Old Dominion | 6-9 | 4 | 10-18 |
| UL Monroe | 1-14 | 9 | 4-24 |
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