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Senior guard Faith Alston celebrates after a play against the College of Charleston Dec. 5. Alston finished with 20 points and four assists.

Career days help push Mountaineers past Cougars

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

App State women’s basketball welcomed the College of Charleston to Boone Tuesday evening, defeating the Cougars 77-73 in a game they never trailed. “Coming into the game, College of Charleston was...

Graduate student guard Myles Tate sizes up an Auburn defender Dec. 3. Tate had a team-high 18 points against the Tigers.

Takeaways from Mountaineers upset thriller over Tigers

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 5, 2023

App State downed Auburn Sunday 69-64, in front of a sellout crowd for the first time since 2009. While no team is perfect, this Mountaineer squad showed it can hang with anyone in the country. Eight...

174lb redshirt sophomore Luke Uliano gains control over NC State’s Alex Faison in their match Nov. 4. Uliano earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors for all competition from Jan. 24-30.

Mountaineers send 9 wrestlers to Las Vegas for Cliff Keen Invitational

Trey Blake, Reporter December 4, 2023

App State wrestling found themselves in Las Vegas this weekend, sending nine wrestlers to the Cliff Keen Invitational. The invitational is considered to be the most competitive non-NCAA Championships event...

Tre’Von Spillers fighting for a layup against two Auburn players. Spillers, who hails from Charleston S.C., has 91 points,14 blocks and four steals this season. Dec 3, 2023.

Mountaineers men’s basketball captures fifth straight win in upset over Auburn

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 4, 2023

App State men’s basketball secured arguably their biggest home win ever Sunday afternoon as the Mountaineers upset Auburn 69-64. “How about them Mountaineers,” said head coach Dustin Kerns, leading...

Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a catch against Troy Dec. 2.

Mountaineers fall 49-23 to Trojans in Sun Belt Championship

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor December 3, 2023

App State faced Troy in a rainy matchup, resulting in a record-setting Sun Belt Championship for the Trojans in a 49-23 victory.  “I’m disappointed in the way the game went, I’m very disappointed...

Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory brings the ball up the court against Carlow Dec. 7, 2022. App State welcomes Auburn Sunday for the first power-five matchup in Boone since 2000.

Men’s basketball prepares for biggest home game in 23 years

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 1, 2023

On Sunday, App State men’s basketball will host their first power-five opponent in 23 years since North Carolina for the grand opening of Holmes Convocation Center.  It marks the first sellout since...

Sophomore guard Alexis Black looks past the defense against Ohio Nov. 13.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Davidson

Max Schwanz, Reporter November 30, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled to Davidson, North Carolina Wednesday to face off against the Davidson Wildcats.  The Black and Gold lost 64-41 and moved to 4-2 on the season.  The game started with...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar slides down to avoid the Eagle defender Nov. 25. Aguilar earned Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year honors for the 2023 season.

Sun Belt announces All-Conference awards

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday morning 14 App State players earned postseason and All-Conference honors. Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar earned Newcomer of the Year and a spot on the All-Sun...

Sophomore forward Justin Abson goes for a reverse lay-up against ETSU’s Jadyn Parker on Nov. 29. Abson scored seven points, four rebounds and one assist during App State’s 72-61 win.

Mountaineers hold off ETSU for fourth straight win

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 30, 2023

App State men’s basketball renewed their longtime rivalry with East Tennessee State Wednesday night and claimed a 72-61 victory. “Really proud of our team with the way we came out against a really...

Wide receiver Christan Horn reaches out for the pass against Troy Sept. 17, 2022. Horn scored the game-winning touchdown off a hail mary throw from former quarterback Chase Brice.

App State set for Sun Belt Championship against Troy

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 29, 2023

A season that looked to be lost for App State after a 3-4 start has turned around as the Mountaineers find themselves 8-4 and with an opportunity to be crowned Sun Belt Conference Champions for the fifth...

Junior wide receiver Christan Horn races towards the end zone against Georgia Southern Nov. 25. Horn had 46 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 55-27 win over the Eagles.

Good, bad and ugly: Mountaineers dominate Eagles

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The Good App State ended their regular season with a 55-27 thrashing of long-time rival Georgia Southern. A month ago, the team sat at 3-4 with questions about head coach Shawn Clark’s future with...

Graduate student goalkeeper Addie Clark waves to the crowd against Drexel Sept. 1, 2023.

Field hockey goalkeeper ends historic career

Max Schwanz, Reporter November 27, 2023

Fifth-year field hockey goalkeeper Addie Clark played a pivotal role in the historic success of the 2023 team.  Clark was selected as one of the team’s captains entering the season, and her play...

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