BOONE, N.C. | Forward Marcel White (21 points) was the only starter in double figures as Jacksonville lost its season opener at Appalachian State, 76-68, on Saturday.
The Dolphins led 61-60 with less than five minutes remaining, but the Mountaineers (1-0) scored the next six points and kept the lead the rest of the way.
JU lost the battle of the boards (54-34) and shot only 61 percent (11 of 18) from the free throw line.