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The Appalachian

Freshman wide receiver Mock Adams is congratulated by teammates after his touchdown last season

App State announces three-game football series with UNC

Jason Huber February 20, 2017

App State football announced another big matchup against an in-state school just a month after announcing a series with East Carolina. Appalachian State agreed on Monday to a three-game football series...

The Mountaineer’s Matt Zivistoski attempts to take down Chattanooga’s Roman Boylen. Following a 16-16 tie, the Mountaineers stayed undefeated in the SoCon with a 55-54 tiebreaker over the Mocs.

Mountaineers ready for Big Ten dual

John Robertson February 18, 2017

On Sunday at 3 p.m., the App State wrestling team will host a Big Ten opponent for the first time in program history as they take on Indiana University in the NWCA Division I dual championship series in...

Head coach Kermit Smith speaks to media at the teams media day on February 6

Baseball prepares for season opener

John Robertson February 16, 2017

Coming off an 18-36 record last season, the Mountaineers look to hit the diamond in 2017 with a  new approach towards the season. Appalachian State head baseball coach, Kermit Smith, will begin his...

Freshman center/forward Bayley Plummer attempts to block the pass  during the game against UT Arlington.

Plummer off to a quick start

Colt Jensen February 15, 2017

When Bayley Plummer arrived on campus this fall, she already had a long history of athletic success. In high school, Bayley was an all-conference performer in golf, softball and basketball, and an all-state...

Junior forward Griffin Kinney prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against Belmont Abbey in the 2015-16 season.

Posting up

Adam Hothersall February 15, 2017

Appalachian State men’s basketball has had their ups and downs throughout the 2016-17 season so far, but one constant has been the play of center Griffin Kinney. Kinney and Jake Babic are the two juniors...

Football recruit Jermaine McDaniel discusses with App State play-by-play announcer Adam Witten why he commited to Appalachian State.

The next generation of Mountaineers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter February 15, 2017

National Signing Day took place on Feb. 1 and high school football players from all over the country signed their letters of intent, cementing their verbal commitments. On that day, App State signed 18...

Senior Brain Bauk up to bat, ready to hit the ball during a home game last season.

The return of a healthy Brian Bauk

Michael Pigg February 15, 2017

With the hiring of head coach Kermit Smith, the Appalachian State baseball team is hoping for a new culture. But one thing that the Mountaineers hope to remain the same is senior Brian Bauk’s energy,...

Forward Griffin Kinney scored a career high 25 points in App States victory over Georgia Southern.
Photo courtesy: Bill Sheffield/App State Athletics

Mountaineers end five game losing streak to Georgia Southern

Jason Huber February 14, 2017

The last time Georgia Southern came to Boone, a four-point play, game winning shot by the Eagles with 0.8 seconds remaining to win 101-100 gave App State men’s basketball a heartbreaking defeat. On...

App States Ashley Bassett-Smith drives through Georgia State defenders to score for the Mountaineers.

Game of runs ends in loss for Mountaineers

Michael Pigg February 11, 2017

Appalachian State women’s basketball came up short against Georgia State on Saturday, ending their two-game win streak and spoiling the Mountaineers “Play For Kay” game. Both teams struggled to...

App States Isaac Johnson extends the Mountaineers lead with a dunk off of a Georgia State turnover.

Mountaineers pick up thrilling win over Panthers on eventful day

Jason Huber February 11, 2017

For the third straight year, App State (7-16, 2-10 Sun Belt) men’s basketball did not allow the first place Georgia State Panthers (16-8, 9-3 Sun Belt) to walk away with a victory in Boone. In a thrilling...

Senior guard Joi Jones, grabs the ball and looks around for an open team mate to pass the ball to. She went 7 for 10 shots and managed to grab 7 rebounds the entire game against Georgia Southern.

Strong start pushes App to emphatic win

Tyler Hotz February 10, 2017

After losing momentum and ultimately falling to Georgia Southern last month, App State was looking for payback, and they got that payback in a big way. Starting off the game on a 13-0 run, App (10-13,...

Junior pitcher Vanessa Ciocatto winds up a pitch on Tuesday’s game against Morehead State. The game resulted in a 0-7 loss for App State.

Softball ready for season opener

Colt Jensen February 9, 2017

After an offseason that included the addition of 13 new players, the Mountaineer softball team is finally ready to take the diamond on the field and begin their season. The Mountaineers will play their...

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