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High Point Defeats Appalachian State 65-59 - Recap

High Point got 9 points from Kezza Giffa as they ran past Appalachian State 65-59 on Saturday at Greensboro Coliseum.

Abdoulaye Thiam had 9 points for High Point and Simon Hildebrandt chipped in with 9 points. Bobby Pettiford had 4 assists for them, while D'Maurian Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Appalachian State got a 24-point performance from Myles Tate, who was supported by 12 points from CJ Huntley. Myles Tate had 4 assists in a losing cause for Appalachian State, while Michael Marcus Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds.

High Point trailed at halftime, 29-21.

Appalachian State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-36.

High Point heads into a battle against Piedmont International. Appalachian State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Lafayette.