BOONE, N.C. — In an exciting matchup on Sunday, Myles Tate shined for Appalachian State, scoring 20 points in a thrilling 79-76 victory over William & Mary. The game culminated with Dior Conners making a crucial 3-pointer just as the clock ticked down to one second.

Tate also contributed significantly with five rebounds and 10 assists, while the Mountaineers improved their record to 3-2. Conners had an impressive outing, shooting 5 of 9 from the field and hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc, resulting in 15 points. CJ Huntley added to the scoreboard with 14 points, shooting 6 out of 9 from the field but struggled slightly at the free-throw line, going 1 for 4.

On the other side, Noah Collier spearheaded the Tribe’s efforts, finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds in total. William & Mary’s performance also included solid contributions from Malachi Ndur, who scored 13 points, and Kyle Pulliam with 12 points.

The halftime score favored Appalachian State, who led 42-30, buoyed by Jamil Muttilib’s 12-point performance in the first half. Tate continued his strong play, leading the team with 15 points in the second half.

Looking ahead, Appalachian State is set to face Sam Houston on Wednesday, while William & Mary will travel to take on Old Dominion on Monday.