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App State basketball sweeps doubleheader with ULM

The Appalachian March 1, 2015

Women move safely into conference tournament-eligible slot with win Entering Saturday’s matchup against ULM (11-15, 7-10 Sun Belt),  App State women’s basketball (12-14, 7-10 Sun Belt) found themselves...

Appalachian State University named Doug Gillin as the new athletic director on Friday afternoon. Gillin will begin his duties April 6.

Doug Gillin named App State director of athletics

Cory Spiers February 27, 2015

Doug Gillin, former deputy athletics director at the University of Missouri, was named director of athletics at Appalachian State University, the university announced Friday. Gillin will begin his new...

App State's Landon Goesling looks to enter the paint against Georgia Southern on Thursday night. The Mountaineers were defeated by the Eagles 77-58.

App State basketball splits doubleheader with Georgia Southern

The Appalachian February 27, 2015

Women’s basketball cruises over Eagles, 66-39 Stay in the top 8. That’s all that is on the Mountaineers’ (12-14, 7-10 Sun Belt) minds these days when it comes to Sun Belt play. The top 8 teams...

The Appalachian Online

Women’s has chance to end on high note

Cory Spiers February 26, 2015

Turning the streak around  The Mountaineers have lost two-straight games and five of their last six. With a 6-10 Sun Belt record just like the men’s team, the women have a chance to close the...

The Appalachian Online

Men’s looks to end losing skid

Cory Spiers February 26, 2015

Breaking the streak  Things have certainly been tough for the Mountaineers over the last month. The team has lost four straight games and has only one win in its last seven games. The team’s...

App State junior forward Michael Obacha defends Troy’s senior guard Musa Abdul-Aleem. Photo by Corey Spiers  |  The Appalachian

Obacha recognized as community leader

Brooks Maynard, Reporter February 24, 2015

App State men’s basketball junior forward Michael Obacha has helped make a difference on and off the court during his time at the university, ranking third in the Southern Conference in rebounding during...

Junior guard Dustin Clarke handles the ball and prepares to make a pass against Troy this season. Clarke is averaging more than 20 minutes per game for the Mountaineers. Photo by Corey Spiers |  The Appalachian

In new role, Clarke exceeds expectations

Cory Spiers February 24, 2015

After playing only 11 minutes for the Mountaineers all of last season, junior guard Dustin Clarke has exceeded expectations this season in an expanded role, starting 20 games while averaging 20 minutes...

(Left to right) Fifth-year senior forward Tommy Spagnolo, freshman guard Landon Goesling and freshman forward Griffin Kinney watch the action from the bench against Troy. Photo by Corey Spiers  |  The Appalachian

Freshman forward finds mentor in senior captain

Cory Spiers February 24, 2015

As a freshman, adjusting to the busy schedule required of student-athletes can be difficult. But the process has been a bit easier this season for App State men’s basketball freshman forward Griffin...

The Appalachian Online

Last season’s success should inspire high hopes for football

Nick Joyner February 24, 2015

It didn’t result in another national championship, but last season’s App State football season should give fans hope. With spring practices ongoing, it’s never too early to start thinking about...

Men’s basketball on up-and-down journey

Men’s basketball on up-and-down journey

Cory Spiers February 18, 2015

Rollercoaster ride continues The Mountaineers (9-14, 6-8) have been up and down all season, and after their latest 69-58 loss to ULM, have lost two straight for the second time in their last five games. App...

Women’s basketball to wrap up road slate

Women’s basketball to wrap up road slate

Cory Spiers February 18, 2015

Going down the stretch With six games remaining in the regular season, the Mountaineers (11-12, 6-8) are now closer to the end than the beginning. Of those six games, the upcoming two are road contests...

The Appalachian Online

UALR sweeps doubleheader with App State basketball

The Appalachian February 13, 2015

Turnovers sink women against Trojans App State women’s basketball (10-12, 5-8 Sun Belt) suffered another loss in conference play by a score of 63-49 against first place UALR (20-3, 13-1 Sun Belt)...

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