BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — Coastal Carolina built a massive first-quarter lead and never looked back, defeating Appalachian State 69-53 in a Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Holmes Center.

The Chanticleers opened with a 23-5 first-quarter advantage, stifling the Mountaineers’ offense. Kristin Williams led Coastal Carolina with 17 points. Kinsea Grimes and Tracey Hueston each added 13 points.

Appalachian State, which drew within 12 points in the fourth quarter, was led by Daisia Mitchell’s 15 points and Elena Pericic’s 13. The Mountaineers could not overcome their slow start.

Coastal Carolina improved to 8-9 overall. Appalachian State fell to 7-7. Attendance was 302.