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Mountaineers Break Scoring Record with 142 Points in Season-Opening Win

BOONE, N.C. – App State men's basketball scored the most points in school history during a dominant performance in which the squad defeated Warren Wilson, 142-74.

The Mountaineers showcased their depth in front of the Holmes crowd, with all 15 players earning minutes and no one going above 20. The Black & Gold had 79 bench points, 52 points in the paint, 45 fast-break points, and went 39-43 from the line (.907). Their 30 assists were the most that the team has achieved during Dustin Kerns' time as head coach.

Christopher Mantis led the scoring charge with a career-high 22 points, including four threes that sparked App State's momentum swing in the first half.