BOONE, N.C. - Appalachian State women's basketball seeks its first win of the season on Monday at 6:30 p.m. against ETSU in the Holmes Center.
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About the Mountaineers
Last Time Out
Appalachian went through a slow start and finish in the 67-56 setback to Gardner-Webb on Friday. The Runnin' Bulldogs jumped out to a 31-16 lead before App State roared back with a 16-0 run thanks in large part to a personal 8-0 surge by
Lainey Gosnell. Both teams went back and forth the rest of the way until midway through the fourth quarter when App hit just one basket in the final 5:57 of the contest.
Pre Stanley posted a game and season-best 24 points. It was the second time in the past three contests she's scored
at least 20 points.
PROMOTIONS
The first 250 fans will receive a free basketball headband.
What to Watch for
- Opponents are averaging 15.8 offensive rebounds against ETSU this season. See if the Black and Gold can come up with second-chance opportunities.
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Pre Stanley has scored at least 20 points two out of the past three games. Watch if the junior can keep her scoring up.
- Appalachian is averaging 20 turnovers per game. See if the Mountaineers can protect the ball against a Bucs team that is forcing just 15.0 turnovers per contest.
- In the last two games, App State has scored in single digits in the first quarter. See if the Black and Gold can get off to a stronger start.
Scouting ETSU
- ETSU is coming off a 72-54 loss to UNC Asheville. Three Bucs scored in double figures with Micah Scheetz dropping 14 points.
- E'Lease Stafford earned a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
- Erica Haynes-Overton averages 22.8 points per game, but suffered an injury and will be out.
- The next leading scorer is Scheetz with 14.0 ppg.
- Three Bucs average at least five boards with Overton (5.3 rpg), Tijuana Kimbro and Shynia Jackson each pulling down 5.0 rpg.
- ETSU is ninth in the nation in free throw attempts and free throws made, while it is 15th in the country in blocks.
- The Bucs returned two of their starters last season and brought in six newcomers.
Series History
App State is 45-33 all-time against ETSU. The Bucs have had the upperhand, capturing the last two matchups. ETSU won last season's contest, 95-64, in Johnson City. The Mountaineers are 21-12 at home against Monday's opponent.
What's Next
Appalachian will conclude the three-game homestand against Mercer on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
