| 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
- Referees:
- Tim Fitzgerald
- Olandis Poole
- Landon Brandes
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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