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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...

Freshman guard Jordan Marsh stands on the baseline against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Men’s basketball wins third consecutive after dismantling Governors 78-58

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

After a four-game road trip, App State returned to Boone Sunday for a matchup with Austin Peay, dominating the Governors 78-58. “I was really proud of our guys,” said head coach Dustin Kerns. “I...

Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors makes the tackle on a Georgia Southern player Nov. 25. Favors tallied one interception during the game.

Mountaineers torch Eagles, win Sun Belt East

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 26, 2023

After starting 3-4, App State finishes the regular season at 8-4, winning the Sun Belt East division and securing a spot in the Sun Belt championship. “No one gave us a chance to win except us,”...

The Mountaineer bench celebrates after a play against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Mountaineers sweep opponents in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Clay Durban, Reporter November 23, 2023

After dropping two straight games to Northern Illinois and Oregon State, the Mountaineers traveled to Fort Myers, Florida to face off against UNC-Wilmington and Murray State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. On...

JMU hosts College GameDay for the second time in the programs history on Nov. 18, 2023, the fist happening in the fall of 2015.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mountaineers take down JMU and GameDay

Ashton Woodruff, Photo Editor November 22, 2023

In App State’s second College GameDay appearance in consecutive years, the Mountaineers won 26-23 in overtime. Starting at 9 a.m., the weekly GameDay events featured the regular specialists as well as...

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