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Mountaineers beat Eagles, get doubled by Tar Heels

The Appalachian | November 20, 2021

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App State women’s basketball challenged two in-state foes Sunday and Wednesday, beating North Carolina Central 80-66 and falling 89-44 against UNC-Chapel Hill.

“I’m really proud of our group. Winning is hard,” head coach Angel Elderkin said.

After dropping a close contest at Mercer and falling to 1-1 on the season, the Mountaineers took on the North Carolina Central Eagles in Boone.

Freshman Zada Porter awaits North Carolina’s point guard on the defensive end of the court. Porter averages 13.5 minutes per game thus far in her first season in Boone. (Courtesy of App State Athletics)

Four Mountaineers reached double digits in the 14-point win over the Eagles, led by super senior forward Michaela Porter with 21 points and 10 boards.

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