App State Mountaineers head to Winston-Salem for their second-ever National Invitation Tournament, playing Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the first round on Wednesday.

The Big Picture

App State aims to continue its successful season in the NIT, following a historic regular season with 27 wins and the program's first outright conference title in 45 years.

By the Numbers
  • App State's record-breaking regular season: 27 wins and 16 Sun Belt wins.
  • Mountaineers had three winning streaks of at least eight games and have won 8 of their last 9 games.
State of Play
  • App State faces Wake Forest in the NIT first round.
  • App State with the fourth-lowest opponent field-goal percentage and the best shot-blocking team in the country.
  • Wake Forest enters the NIT with a 20-13 record and 16-1 home record.
  • The teams will face off for the 22nd time, with Wake Forest holding a historical edge.
What's Next

If App State defeats Wake Forest, they will play either Georgia Bulldogs or Xavier Musketeers in the next round of the NIT.

Bottom Line

App State's NIT journey against Wake Forest marks a pivotal moment in their successful season, reflecting their resilience and determination in pursuing postseason glory.