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Appalachian State Downs Southern Mississippi 60-58 - Match Report

Appalachian State got 20 points and 12 rebounds from CJ Huntley en route to a 60-58 victory over Southern Mississippi on Wednesday at Holmes Convocation Center.

Appalachian State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread.

Appalachian State got 12 points from Jalil Beaubrun and another 8 points from Myles Tate. Myles Tate contributed 11 assists, while CJ Huntley cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Southern Mississippi got a 16-point performance from Andre Curbelo, who was supported by 15 points from Denijay Harris. Andre Curbelo had 7 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while Denijay Harris grabbed 12 rebounds.

Appalachian State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Appalachian State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.

Appalachian State heads into a battle against Ohio. Southern Mississippi, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ball State.