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Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves game, Saturday, Nov. 29.

With a cursory bit of research, it becomes clear that Coastal Carolina University and Appalachian State fans don’t like each other. The ingredients are there for a solid rivalry. Google Maps shows Conway, S.C. and Boone, N.C. are less than five hours apart.

Howse, the Newberry High standout, had been committed to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks for more than a year before breaking that pledge on Oct. 19. A month later, he committed to Appalachian State and then signed Dec. 3 to play for former USC assistant now Mountaineers head coach Dowell Loggains.