James Madison Dukes @ App State Mountaineers
Huntley, Tate score 21 as Appalachian State takes down James Madison 86-66
BOONE, N.C. -- — CJ Huntley and Myles State both 21 points to help Appalachian State defeat James Madison 86-66 on Saturday.
Huntley added eight rebounds for the Mountaineers (9-7, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Tate shot 6 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 8 for 8 from the line and added seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Jalil Beaubrun had 16 points and shot 5 of 12 from the field and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Elijah Hutchins-Everett led the Dukes (9-8, 2-3) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. AJ Smith added 13 points and seven rebounds for James Madison. Mark Freeman had 10 points.
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Both teams next play Thursday. Appalachian State visits Old Dominion and James Madison plays Marshall at home.
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Game Information
Boone, NC
Referee:Kyle Bottoms
Referee:Chuck McCoy
Referee:Tim Fitzgerald
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| App State | 9-4 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 1.5 | 17-7 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 1.5 | 15-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Arkansas State | 6-6 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Georgia State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Southern Miss | 6-7 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| James Madison | 4-8 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Old Dominion | 4-8 | 5 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 1-11 | 8 | 4-21 |
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