High Point secured a narrow victory against Appalachian State, winning 65-59 in a closely contested game on Saturday.
Simon Hildebrandt played a crucial role for the Panthers, contributing nine points and grabbing six rebounds.
Kezza Giffa also tallied nine points, demonstrating efficiency by hitting 3 of 9 attempts from the field and successfully converting all three of his free-throw opportunities.
Abdoulaye matched Giffa’s scoring with nine points as well, with a shooting performance that included hitting 3 of 7 from the floor, making 1 of 3 from beyond the arc, and going 2 for 3 at the line.

Myles Tate was the standout scorer for the Mountaineers, delivering an impressive performance with 24 points along with eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
CJ Huntley contributed significantly to the offense with 12 points, while also collecting six rebounds and making two steals.
Jackson Threadgill added to the team’s efforts with seven points and six rebounds.

High Point is set for a home game against Carolina University this Tuesday, while Appalachian State will head to Louisiana for a matchup on Wednesday.