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App State guard Alonzo Dodd dribbles down the court towards Mid-Atlantic Christian at Holmes Convocation Center on Dec. 3. Dodd led the team in scoring with 19 points.

App State men’s basketball tames the Mustangs

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

App State men’s basketball returned home from the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic to face Mid-Atlantic Christian University on Tuesday. The Black and Gold won 85-43.  App State has won five of their...

Football coach Shawn Clark adjusting his headset at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Nov. 4. During Clark’s football career in college, he was a two-time All-American and three-time all-conference selection.

BREAKING: App State parts ways with Clark

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor December 2, 2024

App State has parted ways with head football coach Shawn Clark, according to App State Athletics. The news originally came from ESPN’s Pete Thamel on X. Clark recorded a 40-24 record over the course...

App State men’s basketball picks up 2 wins in Wilmington

App State men’s basketball picks up 2 wins in Wilmington

Parker Egeland, Reporter December 2, 2024

App State men’s basketball traveled to Wilmington to play in the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic. The Mountaineers played three games in four days against three quality mid-major programs. On Wednesday,...

Kicker Michael Hughes kicks for an extra point after the Mountaineers scored a touchdown against Georgia Southern on Nov. 30.

Final season game for App State football results in loss and bowl ineligibility

Kieran Murphy, Reporter December 1, 2024

On Saturday, App State football went to Statesboro, Georgia, to take on the rival Georgia Southern Eagles in a matchup that carries the nickname “Deeper than Hate.”  When the final whistles blew,...

Senior guard Zada Porter drives toward the basket against Richmond guard Rachel Ullstrom at Holmes Convocation Center on Nov. 24.

No place like Holmes: App State women’s basketball gets big win against Gardner-Webb on home turf

Kieran Murphy, Reporter December 1, 2024

The Mountaineers women’s basketball team secured a big win against Gardner-Webb Wednesday, defending their home turf with a final score of 82-64.  Despite the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ early lead, App...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar carries the ball past three Georgia Southern players on Nov. 25, 2023.

Mountaineers look to defeat Eagles, finish season over .500

Fran Murphy, Reporter November 29, 2024

App State will close out their regular season Saturday in a road matchup with Georgia Southern, a matchup with a history so intense that the game has become known as “Deeper Than Hate.”  “This...

Senior guard Emily Carver looks to set up a play for App State at Holmes Convocation Center on Nov. 24.

Mountaineers women’s basketball falls to 2-3 on the year following a loss to Richmond

Kieran Murphy, Reporter November 28, 2024

App State women’s basketball came up short at home Sunday against an undefeated Richmond team. While the Mountaineers put up a good fight, they ultimately fell to the Spiders with a final score of 61-73. The...

Redshirt freshman 184-pound Logan Eller tussles with West Virginia’s Dennis Robin at Varsity Gym on Nov. 22.

Mountaineer showdown: App State wrestling defeated by No. 19 West Virginia 37-8

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor November 26, 2024

App State wrestling hosted the No. 19 West Virginia Mountaineers in their first home duel in the new-look Varsity Gym Friday. Despite strong performances in several matches, App State was defeated 37-8,...

Graduate forward CJ Huntley goes for a layup during the App State vs. William & Mary game on Nov. 24.

Mountaineers stun Tribe with winner from Conners

Parker Egeland, Reporter November 26, 2024

App State men’s basketball defeated William & Mary Sunday 79-76 at home, despite blowing a 19-point lead. Graduate student guard Jackson Threadgill, junior guard Dior Conners, senior forward Jalil...

App State volleyball’s quest for Sun Belt title ends in conference semifinals

App State volleyball’s quest for Sun Belt title ends in conference semifinals

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter November 26, 2024

App State volleyball’s excellent season ended prematurely, winning their quarterfinal match against Georgia State Friday but falling to Texas State in the semifinals Saturday. The Mountaineers defeated...

Wide receiver Makai Jackson celebrates after running in his fifth touchdown of the season on Nov. 23.

Mountaineers overthrow Dukes as Kelce pays a visit to the High Country

Clay Durban and Adam Persico November 24, 2024

The Mountaineers welcomed the James Madison Dukes to the High Country Saturday for senior day, taking the win 34-20 and keeping their hopes for a bowl game alive all while a celebrity visit took center...

Senior guard Zada Porter shoots for 3 points against Clinton College on Nov. 20 at Holmes Convocation Center. Porter was ranked fourth on the team for assists with 38 for the 2023-24 season.

Mountaineers women’s basketball scores 101 points in dominating win over Clinton College

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter November 23, 2024

After falling to UNC-Greensboro last weekend, App State women’s basketball responded with an absolute drubbing of Clinton College Wednesday night at the Holmes Convocation Center. The Mountaineers controlled...

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