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Senior Ragin' Cajun forward Shawn Long splits Moutaineer forwards Griffin Kinney and Jacob Lawson and attempts a dunk, before being blocked by Lawson, during Thursday's game. Louisiana-Lafayette defeated App State 87-76.  Photo by Chris Deverell

Ragin’ Cajuns hold off resurgent Mountaineers, win 87-76

Matt Krombach February 7, 2016

As the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns stomped into the Holmes Convocation Center Thursday night, they looked to extend their seven-game winning streak. The first half of the game told one story, but...

Senior forward KeKe Cooper goes up for one of her 6 baskets during Saturday's 64-52 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. Cooper notched her fourth double-double of the season in the win.  Photo courtesy of Appalachian State Athletics | Bill Sheffield.

Mountaineers win second straight conference matchup

Angelo Errico February 7, 2016

Appalachian State (8-13, 5-7 in Sun Belt) recorded its second straight win against a Sun Belt opponent on Saturday when they defeated the University of Louisiana-Monroe (9-12, 3-9 in Sun Belt) 64-52. “We’ve...

Warhawks guard Nick Coppola lays in the go-ahead basket with 9.7 seconds remaining to put ULM up 91-90 over App State. Coppola scored  25 points in the victory.

Another tough loss for Mountaineers

Jason Huber February 7, 2016

Another heart breaking 1-point loss at home on Saturday evening showed the Mountaineers (6-17, 4-8 Sun Belt) they still have some growing to do in tight games. App State gave Louisiana Monroe (11-12, 7-5...

Photo courtesy Dave Mayo/App State Athletics.

Top of his game

Bryant Barbery February 5, 2016

Pressure, success, faith, endurance, confidence, commitment, leadership and overall hard work are words that surround an athlete that finds themselves among the best in their sport. Such words flock to...

Vito Pasone wrestles in a match against SIUE on January 10. Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.

Wrestling grapples to stay in Top 25

Noah Gerringer February 4, 2016

Correction: At the time the story was written, the wrestling team was still a member of the USA Today/NWCA top-25, but was no longer in the top-25 at the time it was published. The story has been updated...

Senior forward Jacob Lawson blocks a shot during a game against UL Monroe last season. Lawson currently ranks second in the Sun Belt with 37 blocks this season. Photo courtesy of Bill Sheffield.

Defense is Everything

Lee Sanderlin February 4, 2016

Editors Note: All statistics attained from kenpom.com Being in the Sun Belt is hard. It's hard for a team to get the attention they deserve when they are having a great year, but that's the nature of...

Freshman Taylor Bygrave returns shots during the home opener on Jan.16 at Yonahlossee Tennis Club. Photo by Justin Perry, Photo Editor.

New faces

Jason Huber February 3, 2016

App State women’s tennis has a new look heading into the 2016 season. With four new freshmen coming and no graduating seniors from last year, the Mountaineers are facing a season of some inexperience. This...

Photo by Lee Sanderlin

Three and D and turnovers too

Lee Sanderlin January 29, 2016

Editor's Note: All Statistics used have been obtained from kenpom.com The most important shot in basketball is the 3-point shot. This isn't even disputable on any level. They are worth 50 percent more...

Photo by Justin Perry, Photo Editor.

Trojan War

Chris Warner January 28, 2016

SINGLE GAME FOCUS It’s no secret that the Mountaineers are suffering from a serious New Year’s hangover. Since Jan. 1, App State has dropped six of their seven games. Even worse? Three of those losses...

Photo by Justin Perry, Photo Editor.

Toppling the Trojan Horse

Lee Sanderlin January 28, 2016

Defend the Perimeter Troy likes to shoot the 3-ball, so much so that 38.9 percent of all their shots come from behind the arc. Unfortunately for the Trojans, they aren't very good at making all those...

NBA power rankings: sixth edition

NBA power rankings: sixth edition

Chris Warner January 27, 2016

In the sixth installment of our NBA Power Rankings we have one major move at the top of the rankings. Golden State is no longer No. 1 as San Antonio, winners of 10 straight, have taken over the pole position....

Madi Story gets swarmed by the Georiga Southern defense on her way to the basket in the Mountaineers 65-50 loss Monday night. Photo Credit Dave Mayo

Shooting woes doom Mountaineers

Jason Huber January 27, 2016

Going up against school rival Georgia Southern (6-11, 3-5 Sun Belt) two days after being postponed because of winter storm Jonas, App State (5-12, 2-6 Sun Belt) women’s basketball couldn’t seem to...

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