App State Dominates North Carolina Central 76-54
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Holmes Convocation Center
App State Mountaineers 76, North Carolina Central Eagles 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs App State Mountaineers?
App State Mountaineers beat North Carolina Central Eagles 76-54 at Holmes Convocation Center on November 9, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the App State Mountaineers defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles 76-54 at the Holmes Convocation Center. This matchup was particularly significant as it showcased the contrasting trajectories of both teams early in the season. The Mountaineers improved their record to 3-1, while the Eagles fell to 0-4, continuing their struggle to find form.
The Mountaineers entered the game with a home record of 2-1 and a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, including a strong win against Carolina University Bruins just days prior, where they triumphed 92-46. Their scoring average stood at 66.9 points per game, while they allowed 64.3. In contrast, the Eagles, who have yet to secure a win this season, had a dismal away record of 0-3 and a last ten games record of 3-7, averaging 72.9 points scored but conceding a staggering 84.8 points.
The game unfolded with App State establishing dominance early on, leveraging their home advantage effectively. The Mountaineers' last five games had seen them average 66.0 points while allowing 65.0, indicating a slight improvement in defensive performance. On the other hand, North Carolina Central's recent form was concerning, as they had lost their last three games, averaging 69.0 points but giving up 89.4.
Historically, App State has had the upper hand in previous meetings against North Carolina Central, adding to the pressure on the Eagles to turn their fortunes around. The injury status for both teams was not detailed in the provided facts, but the absence of key players can often influence game outcomes, especially for teams struggling to find their rhythm.
Betting lines from the market indicated a strong belief in an App State victory, with the home team having a 100% win probability as the game concluded. This reflects the confidence in the Mountaineers’ capability to perform at home against a struggling opponent. The conditions inside the Holmes Convocation Center were likely conducive to a strong performance from App State, with a supportive crowd and familiarity with the venue playing a role in their success.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that highlighted App State's offensive efficiency. Notable contributions came from players like Andrin Njock, who made significant layups, and Kasen Jennings, who provided crucial assists. The Mountaineers managed to pull away decisively in the second half, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on the Eagles' defensive lapses.
As the game concluded, viewers witnessed a clear display of App State's potential, while North Carolina Central must regroup and address their defensive shortcomings if they hope to turn their season around. The Mountaineers will look to build on this momentum, while the Eagles will need to find answers quickly to avoid further losses.
Leaders
- PointsKasen Jennings22App State Mountaineers
- AssistsKasen Jennings4App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke Wilson8App State Mountaineers
- PointsGage Lattimore13North Carolina Central Eagles
- AssistsKhouri Carvey3North Carolina Central Eagles
- ReboundsKhouri Carvey9North Carolina Central Eagles
Recent form
App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W166.9 scored · 64.3 allowed per game2-2 at home
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- L56-61vs Old Dominion MonarchsMar 8
- L57-75at Marshall Thundering HerdMar 1
- L59-61at Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 26
- L59-69vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 22
- W79-74vs Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 20
- L65-70at Georgia State PanthersFeb 15
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North Carolina Central Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L372.9 scored · 84.8 allowed per game1-6 away
- L62-81at Virginia CavaliersNov 8
- L66-114at NC State WolfpackNov 4
- L67-88at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 15
- W79-77at Delaware State HornetsMar 14
- L71-87at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 7
- W91-87vs Norfolk State SpartansMar 4
- W72-68vs Howard BisonMar 1
- L59-68at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 27
- L84-86at Delaware State HornetsFeb 25
- L78-92vs Morgan State BearsFeb 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | North Carolina Central Eagles | App State Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 15-50 | 24-54 |
| Field goal % | 30 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 7-26 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 27 |
| Free throws | 18-20 | 21-29 |
| Free throw % | 90 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 30 |
| Assists | 9 | 15 |
| Steals | 3 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 30 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 32 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half18-41Chad Moodie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half18-42Chad Moodie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half18-44Luke Wilson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half21-44Gage Lattimore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
- 2nd Half21-46Kasen Jennings made Layup.
- 2nd Half24-46Tekao Carpenter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gage Lattimore.
- 2nd Half24-49Jalen Tot made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
- 2nd Half24-51Jason Clarke Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half24-52Jason Clarke Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half25-52Jonathan Dunn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-52Jonathan Dunn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-54Andrin Njock made Dunk. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
- 2nd Half26-56Jason Clarke Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half26-57Andrin Njock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-58Andrin Njock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-58Gage Lattimore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Khouri Carvey.
- 2nd Half32-58Tekao Carpenter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gage Lattimore.
- 2nd Half32-60Jalen Tot made Layup. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
- 2nd Half34-60Khouri Carvey made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-60Khouri Carvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-60Khouri Carvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-62Kasen Jennings made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-62Tekao Carpenter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
- 2nd Half39-64Kasen Jennings made Jumper. Assisted by Alonzo Dodd.
- 2nd Half40-64Kelechi Okworogwo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-64Kelechi Okworogwo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-64Dionte Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Khouri Carvey.
- 2nd Half45-64Gage Lattimore made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-64Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-64Dionte Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-67Eren Banks made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kasen Jennings.
- 2nd Half48-70Kasen Jennings made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alonzo Dodd.
- 2nd Half50-70Dionte Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-72Andrin Njock made Dunk. Assisted by Kasen Jennings.
- 2nd Half50-74Alonzo Dodd made Layup. Assisted by Kasen Jennings.
- 2nd Half51-74Khouri Carvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-74Khouri Carvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-74Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-74Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-76Andrin Njock made Layup. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
Win probability
Above the line favours App State Mountaineers, below favours North Carolina Central Eagles.
Venue
- Holmes Convocation CenterBoone, NC
- Attendance1487
- OfficialsSteven Anderson, Bharat Ramnanan, Devyn Page
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