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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...

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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...

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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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Women’s must fight out of rut

Cory Spiers February 12, 2015

Defense first  In App State’s tough stretch over the last four games, the defense has struggled to stop the opposition. This was especially true in App State’s last game against Troy in...

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Positive progress continues for men’s

Cory Spiers February 12, 2015

Confidence after Troy  The Mountaineers (9-12, 6-6) played a solid game against the Trojans, but relaxed a bit too much in the second half and let Troy claw back into the game. However, App...

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App State basketball has stake in autism awareness

Kayla May February 10, 2015

During Saturday’s basketball doubleheader in Boone, App State basketball coaches joined 240 other NCAA men’s and women’s programs in raising awareness for autism through participating in the Coaches...

Photo by Corey Spiers  |  The Appalachian

Obacha works relentlessly to regain form

Cory Spiers February 10, 2015

Working through the growing pains of playing under a new head coach can be a battle for players. For one Mountaineer forward, that battle has been even more uphill than it is for most. Junior...

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