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Panther pouncing

Jason Huber January 21, 2016

Defend the prowl Defense against a high scoring Panthers team will be key for the Mountaineers to beat a Georgia State team that swept them (2-0) last season. The Panthers are averaging a little over...

Jason O'Keefe
2015 headshot
University of North Carolina Men's Soccer
Fetzer Field
Chapel Hill, NC
Monday, August 17, 2015

O’Keefe announced as new men’s soccer coach

Lee Sanderlin January 21, 2016

Jason O'Keefe is the new head coach of the Appalachian State men's soccer team, athletic director Doug Gillin announced Wednesday. “We’re pleased and excited to welcome Jason O’Keefe to the Appalachian...

Photo by Justin Perry, Photo Editor.

AMB Rail Jam helps welcome Boone winter

Ben Cogsdale January 21, 2016

In surfing culture, after periods of less-than-stellar waves, surfers adhere to the age old mantra, “pray for surf.” Insert "snow," or just "cold" for that matter, instead and here lies the crying...

Appalachian State senior Clare Cox prepares for a hit during her singles match on Saturday. The Mountaineers fell 6-1 in their season opener against College of Charleston, dropping them to 0-2 on the season.  Photo courtesy of Appalachian State Athletics/DC Mayo

Mountaineers fall short despite tough play

Jason Huber January 17, 2016

App State women’s tennis (0-2) fell 6-1 against the College of Charleston (1-0) in their home opener Saturday afternoon. App State has not won a home opener since defeating UNC-Asheville during the 2013-14...

Frank Eaves averages 13.9 field goal attempts per game, the most on the team by 5 points. Photo by Justin Perry.

Sharing the Load

Lee Sanderlin January 15, 2016

Frank Eaves likes to shoot the ball – a lot. Just stay after any Appalachian State basketball practice and you’ll find Eaves, hoisting up shots until the managers make up some kind of excuse to go...

Co-offensive coordinator /offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford will be leaving the Mountaineers to assume a similar position at NC State. Ledford had been a member of the Mountaineers coaching staff since 2012.  Photo courtesy of Appalachian State Athletics/Allyson Lamb.

Ledford leaving for NC State

Lee Sanderlin January 14, 2016

Appalachian State football coach Scott Satterfield announced today that his co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford has accepted a position with NC State. “We wish coach...

Photo by Justin Perry

Trojan Hunting

Chris Warner January 14, 2016

Distribute The Mountaineers will be in for what could be their most difficult defensive conference game to date this season. The Trojans enter Thursday’s matchup with the Sun Belt lead in points...

Photo by Justin Perry

Finding Achilles’ Heel

Jason Huber January 14, 2016

Getting physical in the paint Coming off a major bounce-back win against Sun Belt opponent Texas State on Saturday, one of the key things head coach Angel Elderkin continually acknowledged during the...

NBA power rankings: fifth edition

NBA power rankings: fifth edition

Chris Warner January 13, 2016

In our fifth installment, the Clippers move their way into the top 5, while the Celtics and the Hornets are in a relative free fall. Our biggest movers this week are the Utah Jazz (+7) and the Pistons...

Sophomore guard Madi Story drives to the basket during Saturday's 90-71 win over Texas State. Story scored a career-high 31 points in the victory.

Story leads App to dominant win

Jason Huber January 10, 2016

App State women’s basketball (5-8, 2-2 Sun Belt) received a big boost of confidence against conference opponent Texas State (7-6, 2-1 Sun Belt) Saturday with a 90-71 win led by a career high 31 points...

Mountaineers end nine-game losing skid with convincing win

Mountaineers end nine-game losing skid with convincing win

Jason Huber January 10, 2016

App State men’s basketball (3-12, 1-3 Sun Belt) bounced back from Thursday’s tough loss with a dominant 76-56 performance over Texas State (7-5, 1-2 Sun Belt) to end their nine-game losing streak. The...

NBA power rankings: fourth edition

NBA power rankings: fourth edition

Chris Warner December 28, 2015

We are edging closer to the All-Star break with Kobe Bryant leading the league in votes. Golden State figured out a way to continue trucking with a big win over the Cavaliers on Christmas, while the Spurs...

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