2:05: e are moments away from today's opening tip between the Buffaloes of Miligan and the Appalachian State Mountaineers on a beautiful Saturday in Boone, N.C. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and check back for updates from today's game.
First media timeout: The Buffaloes called a timeout seven minutes into the game as App leads 16-13 after Milligan used a 5-0 run to cut the gap from 16-8. Following the next Appalachian poessession, the under 16 media timeout occurs. The Mountaineers are led by Jamal Trice's five points in the opening portion of the ball game, while Kyle Grisby paces Milligan with five points.
Under eight media TO: Issac Butts will continue play at the line for an old fashioned play as his basket put the Mountaineers up 24-23 with 7:41 left. Milligan took the lead on a Grisby 3--pointer as they have outscored App 11-7 to that point.
Half: ASU outscored Milligan 23-8 in the final seven minutes to take a 44-29 lead at the break. The Mountaineers are using their size advantage as they have outrebounded Milligan 30-22, and Isaac Butts has 15 points. In the first half, App has 26 points in the paint. Andre Williamson has added nine points for ASU, while Grisby leads Milligan with nine points.We are moments away from resuming second half action inside the Holmes Center.
First media TO of second half: The Mountaineers have outscored the Buffaloes 6-2 in the first four minutes of the second half to preserve a 50-31 lead.
Under 12 Media TO: The Mountaineers have been unable to extend their lea on Milligan as they hold on to a 56-41 lead with 11:52 remaining.
Final Media TO: With 3:12 remaining, the Mountaineers have pulled away from the Buffaloes as they lead 75-54 at the final media stoppage. Appalachian has pulled away with their size advantage, especially in the paint.
We will update with final stats later this evening. Have a great evening and thanks for reading!
