BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — Appalachian State cruised to a 55-3 victory over Maine on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Malachi Singleton completed 22 of 24 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Mountaineers, who built a 31-0 halftime lead. Sam Pickett III hauled in five catches for 76 yards and two scores, and Darrin Fugitt added four receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Grier scored on a 28-yard run and also contributed a 21-yard punt return touchdown. Treyaun Webb added a 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

Maine managed only a third-quarter field goal. Sam Oppenheimer paced the Black Bears’ defense with 14 tackles, and Noah Carpenter added nine tackles. Jeremiah McGill contributed seven tackles for Maine, which dropped to 1-1.

Appalachian State’s defense recorded key stops, including Colton Phares’ interception and sack. Caleb Sandstrom also notched a sack among his two tackles. The Mountaineers moved to 1-0.