Eastern Michigan 60, at Appalachian State 65

BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grinding defense and missed opportunities, Appalachian State held off a persistent Eastern Michigan squad for a 65-60 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Holmes Center. The Mountaineers, who improved to 17-9 overall, never trailed after the opening minutes but could never fully shake the Eagles, who fell to 9-14. The contest was a stark contrast in styles, with Appalachian State leveraging its interior presence and transition game, while Eastern Michigan relied on a methodical, albeit less efficient, offensive approach. The most critical sequence of the game unfolded in… Read more...