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The Appalachian

Mountaineers women’s basketball falls to 2-3 on the year following a loss to Richmond

Kieran Murphy, Reporter | November 28, 2024

App State women’s basketball came up short at home Sunday against an undefeated Richmond team. While the Mountaineers put up a good fight, they ultimately fell to the Spiders with a final score of 61-73. The Black and Gold started hot on the night as they took an early lead and were able to maintain it throughout the first quarter. This lead was headlined by junior forward Elena Pericic who put...

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Mountaineer showdown: App State wrestling defeated by No. 19 West Virginia 37-8

Clay Durban, Sports Editor | November 26, 2024

App State wrestling hosted the No. 19 West Virginia Mountaineers in their first home duel in the new-look Varsity Gym Friday. Despite strong performances in several matches, App State was defeated 37-8, with West Virginia ultimately proving they were the top Mountaineers on the day. “It was a really awesome atmosphere tonight, and I’m really thankful for our fans and all of App Nation that showed...

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Mountaineers stun Tribe with winner from Conners

Parker Egeland, Reporter | November 26, 2024

App State men’s basketball defeated William & Mary Sunday 79-76 at home, despite blowing a 19-point lead. Graduate student guard Jackson Threadgill, junior guard Dior Conners, senior forward Jalil Beaubrun, redshirt senior guard Myles Tate and graduate student forward CJ Huntley started the game for the Mountaineers, the same starting group as the previous game against Queens. The first...

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App State volleyball’s quest for Sun Belt title ends in conference semifinals

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter | November 26, 2024

App State volleyball’s excellent season ended prematurely, winning their quarterfinal match against Georgia State Friday but falling to Texas State in the semifinals Saturday. The Mountaineers defeated Georgia State in the quarterfinals in five sets Friday, 28-26, 21-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-8. The Mountaineers jumped out to an early 6-2 lead in the first set, with sophomore middle blocker Ava...

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Mountaineers overthrow Dukes as Kelce pays a visit to the High Country

Clay Durban and Adam Persico | November 24, 2024

The Mountaineers welcomed the James Madison Dukes to the High Country Saturday for senior day, taking the win 34-20 and keeping their hopes for a bowl game alive all while a celebrity visit took center stage. JMU received the opening kickoff and drove down the field, breaking off multiple big plays en route to a 4-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Alonza Barnett III to wide receiver Yamir Knight. The...

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Mountaineers women’s basketball scores 101 points in dominating win over Clinton College

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter | November 23, 2024

After falling to UNC-Greensboro last weekend, App State women’s basketball responded with an absolute drubbing of Clinton College Wednesday night at the Holmes Convocation Center. The Mountaineers controlled the game from the opening tip, cruising to a 101-44 victory. The performance marks the first time the Mountaineers surpassed 100 points in nearly two calendar years when they beat Johnson...

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