Appalachian State 67, at East Carolina 54

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — A dominant first-half defensive performance by Appalachian State rendered a furious second-half rally by East Carolina moot as the Mountaineers secured a 67-54 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Williams Arena. The Mountaineers, who improved to 6-5, held the Pirates to a staggering 17 first-half points on 22.6% shooting, building a 33-17 lead by intermission. East Carolina, which fell to 3-7, awoke after halftime to outscore Appalachian State 37-34, but the early deficit proved insurmountable. Appalachian State’s defense set the tone from the opening tip, disrupting passing lanes and contesting every shot.… Read more...