Main Story

App State beat Charlotte 66-60 on the road, pulling away early in the second half and holding off a late 49ers rally. Ben Kopetzki and Jaylen Colon led the Mountaineers’ offense, while key late plays from Eren Banks and Chad Moodie helped secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • App State: 66 points; Charlotte: 60.
  • Ben Kopetzki: 22 points and 7 rebounds.
  • Jaylen Colon and Eren Banks: 15 points each.
  • Charlotte shot 30.3% from the field; Keyshaun Tillery went 5-for-17.
Yes, But

Charlotte cut the deficit to 61-58 in the final 30 seconds, but App State made enough free throws to close out the win.

State of Play
  • App State improved to 3-1 and beat Charlotte for the second straight season.
  • The Mountaineers have won 2 of their 3 games at Halton Arena under coach Dustin Kerns.
What’s Next

App State hosts North Texas next Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Holmes Center.

Bottom Line

App State’s defense and composure under pressure turned a road test into its second straight win over Charlotte.