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The Appalachian

Senior Ashley Bassett-Smith scored 13 points against Costal Carolina. Ashley had a total of 5 rebounds throughout the game.

Disappointing ending to Mountaineers senior night

Michael Pigg March 5, 2017

Appalachian State women’s basketball’s senior night blew a 19-point lead against Coastal Carolina on Saturday in their final regular season game before heading into the Sun Belt tournament next week. The...

Senior forward Ashley Bassett-Smith, prepares to get the rebound during the game against UT Arlington.

Bassett-Smith ready to leave her mark on App State basketball

Jason Huber March 3, 2017

Athleticism has never been a problem for the Bassett-Smith family. Since App State women’s basketball senior forward Ashley Bassett-Smith was just a kid, she grew up in a household where playing sports...

App States senior Joi Jones drives past a Warhawks defender en route to a Mountaineer victory over ULM.

Senior trio’s spark of energy

Jay Boyd March 2, 2017

This year, the App State women’s basketball team has been carried by great plays from their most experienced players. In a year in which the team has looked for leaders, the senior class has provided...

Junior forward Craig Hinton watches to see where the ball is about to go during the game against UL Lafayette. The Mountaineers lost with the final score being 62-77.

Next man up mentality

Jason Huber March 2, 2017

The next-man-up mentality has been key this season for App State men’s basketball redshirt junior Craig Hinton. When freshman guard Kelvin Robinson suffered an injury in early January, Hinton had an...

Sophomore Jack Rich passing ball to a teammate during practice.

App State men’s lacrosse looks to continue success in SELC

Noah Gerringer March 2, 2017

The differences between a club sport and a varsity sport are issues like the sticky subject of Title IX that nobody wants to talk about, and something around tens of thousands of dollars in funding. Other...

The new Kidd Brewer Stadium scoreboard concept expected to be finished in the fall 
Photo courtesy: App State Athletics

App State athletics unveils $60 million renovation plan

Tyler Hotz February 28, 2017

*Correction: For clarification, App State athletic's press release states: "To provide the necessary funding and engagement to position our sports program for sustained excellence. A Mountaineer...

App States Griffin Kinney and Isaac Johnson combine to block a Warhawks layup attempt.

Losses continue to build for Mountaineers

Adam Hothersall February 28, 2017

Game One against UL Monroe: Saturday, February 25 at 3:30 p.m. Entering halftime in the lead in three of their past four games, starting out strongly has not been a problem for the Mountaineers. Once...

Joi Jones scored 17 points against UL Lafayette on Thursday, February 24

Up and down weekend for women’s basketball finishes in win

Ian Taylor February 26, 2017

  Game One against Louisiana: Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m. Appalachian State Women’s basketball fell to Louisiana 68-58 on Thursday. The Mountaineers (10-17, 5-11 Sun Belt) had a hard...

Junior Chelsey Hargrave jumps in the long jump during an indoor home track meet.

Experience key for Hargrave and Girardeau

Noah Gerringer February 25, 2017

The Mountaineers women's indoor track and field team have completed their season with a third place finish at the Sun Belt conference championships and now shift their focus towards the outdoor season....

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Hampton excels in college transition

Colt Jensen February 21, 2017

Armani Hampton never intended to play basketball. Hampton was planning on just sticking with cheerleading, until she attended her first basketball practice. “I actually started [playing basketball]...

Former receiver Malachi Jones is now a player for the the High Country Grizzlies, a team included in the Arena Developmental League.

Malachi back in the High Country

Ian Taylor February 21, 2017

Malachi Jones’ walks through campus are much different now than they were a little over year ago. Walking around last year, Jones was a starting wide receiver for the App State Mountaineers football...

The Mountaineers Matt Zovistoski fends off a takedown by Indianas Chris Perez.

Mountaineers fall to Hoosiers in NWCA dual

John Robertson February 20, 2017

The Indiana Hoosiers overpowered the Mountaineers on Sunday in the National Wrestling Coaches Association dual championships, handing them their first loss at home this season after winning their previous...

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