Elon 88, at Appalachian State 53

BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — In a stunningly dominant performance, the Elon Phoenix dismantled the Appalachian State Mountaineers 88-53 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Monday night at the Holmes Center. The Phoenix never trailed, establishing control from the opening tip and leading by as many as 37 points in the second half. Elon’s offense operated with ruthless efficiency, scoring 44 points in each half while its defense suffocated the Mountaineers, holding them to just 23 points before the break. The victory improved Elon’s record to 4-2, while Appalachian State fell to 4-3. Elon’s offensive execution was the story of the… Read more...