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App State's Isaac Johnson extends the Mountaineer's 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...

Freshman forward Isaac Johnson prepare to shoot free throw during the game against UTA.

From project to playmaker

Tyler Hotz February 8, 2017

Getting on a nickname basis can be a sign of growing closer to another person, especially if that person is your head coach. Freshman forward Isaac Johnson has had nicknames in the past, but none have...

Sophomore pitcher Colin Schmid get ready to pitch the during the home game against the Quinnipiac Bobcats.

A little bit of everything

Taylor Story February 8, 2017

In all sports, every player has one role they specialize in. Years of training can be spent on honing a player’s skills so that they can be the best at that respected position. App State baseball’s...

Freshman, Gavin Londoff during his match against Gardner-Webb opponent on Tuesday, Janurary 24th.

Freshman phenoms find their home

John Robertson February 8, 2017

Just west of St. Louis, Missouri, 684 miles away from Boone, sits Holt High School, home to App State freshmen wrestlers Colby Smith and Gavin Londoff. The two men from Missouri have emerged on the scene...

Women's tennis head coach Blake Mosley hopes to bring a new culture to App State

Women’s tennis aims for success with new head coach Blake Mosley

Monica Crawford February 7, 2017

The App State women’s team underwent a major transition this past fall season with the addition of Blake Mosley as the new head coach and has already started seeing positive results. According to...

App State’s Vito Pasone secures a major decision over Chattanooga’s Alonzo Allen.

Wrestling captures thrilling tiebreaker over Mocs

John Robertson February 6, 2017

In a much anticipated match on senior day, fans stuck around after Sunday afternoon’s duel against conference rival UT-Chattanooga to hear the final decision after a 16-16 draw at the end of regulation...

Football recruit Jermaine McDaniel discusses what attracted him to Appalachian State, as well as what he hopes to bring to the football program.

Character plays key role in App’s signing day

Tyler Hotz February 2, 2017

Transitioning from the FCS to the FBS only a few years ago, more than just the quality of football has changed at Appalachian State University. While the dust settles on the field after a matter of hours,...

Head coach Scott Satterfield during the signing day press conference on February 1 
Photo by: Braxton Critcher, Photographer

Mountaineers ink 18 on National Signing Day

Jay Boyd February 2, 2017

App State football wrapped up recruiting season on the Feb. 1. National Signing Day, inking 18 recruits for the fall. The Mountaineers filled the spots of those lost seamlessly by 15 graduating seniors,...

Super Bowl LI

Super Bowl LI

Jason Huber February 2, 2017

The Sun Belt and the American Cancer Society paired up for a 3-point challenge that begins on February 1 throughout the month.

Photo courtesies: Rob Moore/App State Athletics

Coaches vs. Cancer

Brooks Maynard, Reporter January 31, 2017

The Sun Belt Conference has shown its support for App State women’s basketball head coach Angel Elderkin and her fight with endometrial cancer. During the month of February, each member of the Sun...

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