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The Appalachian
165-pound senior Will Miller with a takedown during a match against Virginia Tech on Jan. 19. Miller is currently ranked No. 8 in the country with 74 record wins in his App State career.

Mountaineers win 3 matches in loss to top 15 Hokies

Trey Blake, Reporter • January 22, 2025

A snowy, windy afternoon on the mountain brought the No. 11 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies to Varsity Gym to take on a red-hot App State team coming off two straight Southern Conference dual wins. The Hokies...

Senior guard Zada Porter blocking a Troy player as she dribbles past on Jan. 9.

App State women’s basketball bounces back with win against Marshall

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor • January 22, 2025

The App State women’s basketball team traveled to face Marshall Saturday for the first matchup of the season. The Mountaineers edged out the Thundering Herd 68-64.  The Black and Gold kept the game...

Graduate student forward CJ Huntley blocks a Coastal Carolina player on Jan. 8.

Mountaineers men’s basketball dominates in clash with Monarchs

Parker Egeland, Reporter • January 20, 2025

The App State men’s basketball team traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, Thursday to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. The Monarchs were 4-1 in conference play going into the game, which was second overall....

Junior forward Elena Pericic and junior guard Emily Hege box out a defender and look for a rebound against Troy on Jan. 9.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to 8-8 following heartbreaking loss to ODU

Kieran Murphy, Reporter • January 19, 2025

The App State women’s basketball team fell short against conference rival Old Dominion Wednesday. With zeroes on the clock, the final score was 78-71. The Mountaineers came out swinging and seemed...

Snowboarder Zeb Powell laughs with fans at the meet and greet at Recess Skate and Snow on Jan. 15.

A Powder Pilgrimage: Hundreds show for Zeb Powell meet and greet

Noah Williford and Ava Anzalone • January 17, 2025

Hundreds of skaters, snowboarders and fans made the pilgrimage Wednesday to Boone’s Recess Skate and Snow to see X Games gold medalist and snowboarding icon Zeb Powell. With him was a panel of several...

Senior 165-pound Will Miller tussles with teammates during practice in App State’s wrestling room in the Varsity Gym on Oct. 28.

At the mountaintop: Will Miller’s journey to SoCon champion

Trey Blake, Reporter • January 15, 2025

When 165-pound senior Will Miller stepped on campus in 2021 after a whirlwind experience that was the recruiting cycle in 2020 and 2021, people imagined he would find success. However, he couldn’t picture...

Redshirt freshman 174-pound Alex Hopper faces off against his opponent at the Mountaineer Invitational on Nov. 9.

Mountaineers dominate The Citadel 31-3 behind key freshman victories

Trey Blake, Reporter • January 15, 2025

App State wrestling was back in action Sunday, taking a triumphant 31-3 scoreline as they won 9 of the 10 matches against last year’s third-place team in the Southern Conference.  The team mixed...

Redshirt senior guard Myles Tate attempts to move past the James Madison defense on Jan. 11.

App State puts the Dukes on ice on home turf

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor • January 14, 2025

App State’s men’s basketball team secured a strong win Saturday against the James Madison Dukes in Holmes Convocation Center.  Senior forward Jalil Beaubrun, junior guard Dior Conners, junior guard...

Junior guard Emily Hege drives through the lane in search of points for the Mountaineers against Coastal Carolina on Jan. 11.

Mountaineers women’s basketball holds on to defeat Chanticleers

Davis Lemons, Reporter • January 13, 2025

App State women’s basketball took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Saturday, securing a close win 63-60. Coming into the game the Chanticleers were 12-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while...

Senior forward Jalil Beaubrun jumps for a dunk against Coastal Carolina on Jan. 8.

Men’s basketball defeats Coastal Carolina 74-51.

Davis Lemons, Reporter • January 12, 2025

Wednesday night the App State men’s basketball team defeated Coastal Carolina 74-51 in the third game of their four-game home stand.  Graduate student forward CJ Huntley recorded a career-high 15...

Senior guard Zada Porter jumps for a lay-up against Troy on Jan. 9. Porter finished the night with 12 points.

App State women’s basketball’s winning streak ends against Troy

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor • January 12, 2025

App State women’s basketball took to the court Thursday, looking to continue their four-game win streak against the Troy Trojans. They ultimately failed, losing the game 85-68. The game started out...

The Mountaineers huddle together for a timeout during the game against Arkansas State on Dec. 29.

Mountaineers women’s basketball remain undefeated in conference play

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor • January 6, 2025

App State traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Saturday to face the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. The Mountaineers routed the Golden Eagles 76-56 to move about .500 on the season. The first quarter...

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