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The App State men's soccer team huddles together during a game against Georgia State in 2018. Men's soccer, along with men's tennis and men's indoor track and field, have been canceled, athletic director Doug Gillin announced Tuesday.

Men’s soccer looks to finish strong

Zackery Antrum November 2, 2018

As the soccer regular season comes to an end, the App State men’s soccer team has a lot to be proud of and lot to look forward to. The team began its season at 4-0, which is its best start since 2008....

Former App State forward Keke Cooper fights through the defense for a lay-up against South Alabama.

New additions help women’s basketball in 2018-2019 season

Brooks Maynard, Reporter November 1, 2018

The women’s basketball team will begin its season on Nov. 9 at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. From there it will play even tougher non-conference teams, namely Georgia Tech, Clemson and South...

Graduate transfer receiver Dominique Heath on the sidelines during his first game as a Mountaineer.

From Manhattan to the mountains

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 26, 2018

Historically, App State has been considered a “run-first” football team. There have been a number of talented running backs who have come through the Mountaineers’ program, such as Kevin Richardson...

Senior transfer setter Becky Porter prepares to serve the ball.

Senior transfer Porter takes Sun Belt by storm

Sports Desk October 26, 2018

Last season the App State volleyball team finished 12-20 overall with a 6-10 record in the Sun Belt Conference. This year the team is 15-7 overall and 7-3 in the Sun Belt, putting them in first place in...

Junior linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither prepares for a snap against South Alabama in the 2018 Homecoming Game.

Junior linebackers lead the defense

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 25, 2018

Oct. 9 at Arkansas State, the App State football team won 35-9 behind a commanding defensive performance. As a team, they limited Arkansas State to only 317 total yards while forcing three turnovers. The...

Mens basketball media day

Zackery Antrum October 25, 2018

Basketball season is approaching, and the Mountaineers men’s basketball team held media day on Oct. 17 and were able to shed light on some of their early points of emphasis for the season. The team...

Redshirt sophomore running back Darrynton Evans shoots for a gap against Louisiana.

Football voted to top 25 for first time in history

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 23, 2018

After receiving a school record 79 votes in the Associated Press Poll, the App State football team ranked among the top 25 teams in the country for the first time in school history, coming in at No. 25....

Courtesy of App State Athletics.

Michael Bibby breaks foot, out 6-8 weeks

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 23, 2018

Men’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Michael Bibby is out for six to eight weeks after sustaining a broken foot in practice, according to a tweet from Jeff Goodman, a reporter for WatchStadium.com....

Junior linebacker Jordan Fehr makes a tackle against Louisiana.

GameDay Grades: Louisiana

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 21, 2018

Final Score: App State 27 Louisiana 17   Quarterbacks: B-   Starting quarterback and redshirt sophomore Zac Thomas had an up and down performance, completing 10 of 20 passing attempts...

Redshirt sophomore running back Darrynton Evans breaks for the hole against Louisiana.

Mountaineers stay perfect in Sun Belt, knock off Louisiana 27-17

Silas Albright, Reporter October 21, 2018

On family weekend in front of a crowd of 27,082, the Mountaineers (5-1, 3-0 Sun Belt) knocked off the Ragin’ Cajuns of Louisiana (3-4, 1-2 Sun Belt) by a final score of 27-17.   Even though...

Redshirt freshman running back D'Andre Hicks breaks free for a 73-yard touchdown against Garnder-Webb.

Hicks helps running backs

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 13, 2018

On Sept. 22 redshirt freshman D’Andre Hicks rushed for 150 yards on just 11 carries, averaging 13.6 yards per carry. He added a 73-yard run for a touchdown as well during the game. That run was the first...

Field hockey huddles up during their home game against Louisville.

Van Heertum, Williams lead field hockey into crucial part of season

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 13, 2018

With no professional league or national sports network, field hockey is less popular and harder to follow than other sports. It has a much bigger following in other parts of the U.S. and overseas, but...

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