BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Tyree Boykin scored 20 points as Appalachian State beat North Carolina Central 79-74 in overtime on Thursday night.
CJ Huntley added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Mountaineers (2-0). Terence Harcum finished with 14 points.
The Eagles (0-2) were led by Justin Wright, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Brendan Medley-Bacon added 16 points and two blocks.
Wright forced overtime with a step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer.
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Appalachian State plays Tuesday against Louisville on the road. N.C. Central visits Liberty on Monday.
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