BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Appalachian State Mountaineers look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the struggling Norfolk State Spartans in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday.

The Mountaineers (4-2) are coming off a dominant 64-40 road win over UNC Asheville on Saturday. Emma Smith led a balanced effort with nine points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Daisia Mitchell added 11 points. Appalachian State has won three of its last four, with its only loss in that stretch coming on the road against West Virginia.

Norfolk State (2-5) arrives seeking to snap a four-game losing streak. The Spartans fell 57-55 to Hampton at home on Friday, a game in which Jasha Clinton scored a team-high 12 points. The losing skid includes road defeats by Power Five opponents Iowa State and Duke, where the Spartans lost by significant margins.

Appalachian State has excelled at home in Boone, winning both of its games at the Holmes Center by an average of 38.5 points. Norfolk State is 0-4 in true road games this season.

Tipoff is set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.