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Pinckney’s Progress

Matt Krombach February 26, 2016

No athlete in any sport hopes or plans to get injured. Small injuries can be fought through, as adrenaline can help numb the pain. But those unfortunate enough to sustain season-ending injuries are forced...

Photo by Justin Perry

From floor general to mentor

Colin Tate February 24, 2016

It’s a brisk Thursday morning in Boone as Katie Mallow works in her office at the Holmes Convocation Center, the same place she played for four years as a member of the Appalachian State University women’s...

Pitcher Bobby Hampton pitches during a game this season against Coastal Carolina. Photo courtesy of Coastal Carolina Athletics.

Bringing down the Bobcats

Adam Hothersall February 24, 2016

The Quinnipiac Bobcats (0-0) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (0-4) face off in a weekend series at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium beginning Friday. The Mountaineers have gotten off to a rough start...

The Appalachian Online

The bright future of the Mountaineer backfield

Jason Huber February 24, 2016

The 2015 Camellia Bowlchamps reported to spring practice on Feb. 7 and the Mountaineers have eight more of the 15 practices allowed by the NCAA to get prepared for the fall. Much of the success during...

Camellia Bowl

Football makes history, looks to continue success

Colin Tate February 23, 2016

The story originally stated the team had undergone the tough transition from a Division II team to a Division I team. The story has been updated to reflect the correct terms, FCS and FBS. As the ball...

Junior guard Joi Jones advances the ball during Saturdays 100-89 overtime loss to Troy. Jones led the Mountaineers in scoring with 22 points.  Photo courtesy of DC Mayo | Appalachian State Athletics

Late Mountaineer surge not enough, Troy wins 100-89

Angelo Errico February 22, 2016

Appalachian State women’s basketball (8-17, 5-11 Sun Belt) fell short Saturday in ending their three-game losing streak, falling to Troy University (13-12, 8-8 Sun Belt) in an overtime heartbreaker 100-89. The...

Freshman guard Emarius Logan drives the lane during the teams 78-74 victory over Troy Saturday. Logan scored a career high 17 points in the win.  Photo courtesy of Justin Perry | Appalachian State Athletics.

Biggest crowd of the season helps propel App to victory

Jason Huber February 22, 2016

On a night when App State football was honored at halftime with the Camellia Bowl trophy, the men’s basketball team (7-20, 5-11 Sun Belt) overcame their late game woes to end a six-game losing streak,...

Denzel Dejournette prepares to take down his opponent during a match against SIUE. Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.

App State to face off against Indiana in NWCA National Dual Series

Noah Gerringer February 21, 2016

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are officially one of 16 teams to have been selected to compete at the NWCA National Duals Championship Series.  The Mountaineers (11-4, 6-1 SoCon) will face off against...

Senior guard Frank Eaves attempts to split two defenders against Georgia Southern earlier this season. Eaves scored 27 in Thursdays loss against South Alabama.  Chris Deverell | The Appalachian.

Eaves and company fall to Jags 75-71

Noah Gerringer February 20, 2016

The Mountaineers lost their seventh straight game decided by six points or less Thursday night, this time against the South Alabama Jaguars.  Appalachian State (6-20, 4-11 Sun Belt) fell to South Alabama...

Photo courtesy of Annie Pharr.

Club cycling finds ways to train despite winter setbacks

Chris Warner February 19, 2016

The yearly transition to winter in Boone means a lot of things for App State’s club sports teams: practices get colder, fall sports come to a close and snow becomes a mainstay. And while clubs teams...

Photo courtesy Dave Mayo/App State Athletics.

Leading by example

Jess Lyons February 19, 2016

With almost three seasons under her belt, junior point guard Joi Jones played a major role in the Mountaineers success over the years and continues to make significant improvements in her playing and leadership...

The Appalachian Online

Caging the Jags

Chris Warner February 18, 2016

Stake your claim This App State team makes a name for itself by their raucous play in the paint. They lead the Sun Belt in rebounding, averaging 41 rebounds per game, while holding opponents to 38.3...

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