Appalachian State hosts North Carolina Central following Lattimore's 25-point showing

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North Carolina Central Eagles (0-2) at Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-1)

Boone, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central faces Appalachian State after Gage Lattimore scored 25 points in North Carolina Central's 81-62 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers.

Appalachian State finished 17-14 overall with a 10-4 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Mountaineers averaged 67.8 points per game last season, 29.2 in the paint, 10.5 off of turnovers and 5.9 on fast breaks.

North Carolina Central finished 14-19 overall a season ago while going 2-13 on the road. The Eagles gave up 75.8 points per game while committing 20.2 fouls last season.

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