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Mountaineers and Bulldogs Look to Break Losing Streaks in In-State Clash

Charlotte, NC – Appalachian State and UNC-Asheville will face off in a neutral-site showdown this Sunday in Charlotte, each team looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The meeting marks the 24th contest between the two programs, a number that belies their close proximity.

Both teams are navigating early-season challenges with revamped rosters. UNC-Asheville (2-4) is struggling to find consistency after losing four of their top five scorers from a team that had previously enjoyed three consecutive 20-win seasons. While graduate guard Justin Wright (18.3 PPG), swingman Kameron Taylor (17.3 PPG) and fifth-year power forward Toyaz Soloman (16.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game) have been bright spots, the Bulldogs are relying too heavily on their top three scorers, which may not be sustainable.

Appalachian State (1-4), is also grappling with inconsistency, particularly on the defensive end. The Mountaineers have struggled to maintain leads, evidenced in a recent loss to Mercer where they were outscored 10-0 to end the first half after holding a 13-point lead. Kasen Jennings’ recent shooting slump has further hampered the Mountaineer offense, forcing other players to step up and provide consistent scoring which they have struggled to do.

“App State is struggling to bring it all together, but has shown flashes along the way”, one analyst said.

While UNC-Asheville’s offense is potent, they are reliant on three players. This could play to App State’s defensive strategy which relies on holding opponents to low scores.

Look for App State to use a physical game that can disrupt UNC-A’s offense. App State is predicted to win 64-59.

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