App State returned home for two conference wins, defeating Georgia State Jan. 26 and Arkansas State Saturday.
The matchup with the Panthers started out neck and neck with both teams scoring close to the basket. This changed after a 12-0 Mountaineer run, putting App State up 26-10 with 10 minutes left in the first half.
App State propelled itself ahead by shooting the ball efficiently from three-point range. The team as a whole shot 45% from downtown in the first half, with sophomore forward Chris Mantis leading the charge by knocking down four 3-pointers.
“I try not to rush anything,” Mantis said.