CHARLOTTE, N.C. — App State had mojo on its side during a night slathered with mayo and opening-night magic.
Playing in Bank of America Stadium, home to the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the Mountaineers went on a roll to claim a big lead and post a 33-19 victory against East Carolina of the American Athletic Conference on Thursday in the Duke's Mayo Classic. A crowd of 36,752 was on hand as App State built a 33-9 lead in its first game and first win in Bank of America Stadium.
Chase Brice was nearly flawless through three quarters, unofficially throwing for 259 yards with touchdowns to Thomas Hennigan (114 receiving yards) and Corey Sutton, who each increased their career totals to 18 TD catches apiece.