Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Troy with 53-yard Hail Mary on final play

Boone, NC. -- Chase Bryce's last-second heave deflected into Kristen Horn's arm for a 53-yard touchdown on the final play of the game and Appalachian State held on for a 32-28 victory over Troy in the Sun Belt Conference opener on Saturday.

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