Mountaineers Triumph: Huntley Shines with Career-Defining Performance in Home Win

Mountaineers Triumph: Huntley Shines with Career-Defining Performance in Home Win

November 20, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

App State Mountaineers Defeat Queens Royals, 65-53

The App State Mountaineers won against the Queens Royals with a score of 65-53 on Tuesday at the Holmes Convocation Center. This match featured a total of 41 fouls and 43 free throws.

Key Players

  • CJ Huntley had a career-high 27 points, shooting 10-for-17. This performance surpassed his previous high of 22 points.
  • Myles Tate contributed 19 points, along with eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Game Highlights

  • Both teams struggled to score initially, with no points for the first 3:31 of the game.
  • App State trailed by five points late in the first half but ended the half with a 14-2 run, giving them a 30-22 lead.
  • The Mountaineers shot 47% overall and improved to 61% in the second half.
  • App State’s defense limited Queens to just 6-for-27 from three-point range and a total of 32% shooting from the field.

Coaching Milestone

With this victory, Coach Dustin Kerns reached 99 wins at App State. One more win will make him the third-fastest coach in program history to reach 100 wins.

Next Game

The Mountaineers will face the William & Mary Tribe on Sunday at 1 PM. This will be their first meeting. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.