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Graduate student catcher Peyton Darnell gets ready for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Softball opens season 0-3 at Elon Softball Classic

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor February 12, 2024

The 2024 App State softball season got off to a rough opening weekend as the Mountaineers dropped three straight games in the Elon Softball Classic to Kent State and Miami (OH). On the Black and Gold’s...

Former App State defensive back Steve Wilks and his wife Marcia.

Former Mountaineer Steve Wilks’ journey to the Super Bowl

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 12, 2024

The early 2022 season firing of former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule saw App State alum Steve Wilks serve as interim head coach to finish the season. Wilks revitalized the team’s culture before...

Sophomore guard Alexis Black drives past the ULM defense Feb. 7.

App State ups win streak to 3 with victory over Broncos

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 11, 2024

The Mountaineers never trailed in their second MAC-SBC Challenge, and defeated Western Michigan 78-68 in their first ever matchup Saturday in Kalamazoo, Michigan.   Four App State players scored double-digit...

Senior guard Faith Alston drives past the Warhawk defense Feb. 7. Alston finished with 24 points and four assists.

Mountaineer women’s basketball holds off ULM 78-71

Spence Smithback, Reporter February 8, 2024

App State women’s basketball took down the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks inside Holmes Convocation Center Wednesday night, moving the Mountaineers into a tie for seventh in the Sun Belt standings at 12-11...

Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory drives past the Panther defense Jan. 17.

Mountaineers winning streak ends with loss to Bobcats

Max Schwanz, Reporter February 8, 2024

App State men’s basketball lost a nail-biter in San Marcos, Texas against the Texas State Bobcats Wednesday night 63-56. Before the loss, the Mountaineers rattled off nine-straight wins.  The Black...

 Pitcher Delani Buckner practices throwing her curveball. Catcher, Riley Becker, has to set up in a specific way for this pitch to be thrown.

A look ahead to the 2024 App State softball season

Fran Murphy, Reporter February 8, 2024

With returning talent and the addition of promising freshmen on both sides of the field, the 2024 App State softball team looks to improve on the 23-28 record they posted last season.  The Black and...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar prepares to take the snap against No. 17 North Carolina Sept. 9. Aguilar will return to the Mountaineers in 2024.

Roster revamp: App State football affected by transfer portal

Kolby Shea, Reporter February 7, 2024

In the new college football landscape, the transfer portal has become key to the offseason for teams across the country. App State lost 13 players this offseason to the portal, but brought in eight of...

Freshman Thomas Brooker wrestles VMI's Toby Schoffstall in the 184-pound match.

App State wrestling secures convincing 32-7 win over VMI

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 5, 2024

App State rebounded Sunday against VMI with a 32-7 victory in Varsity Gym that included winning eight of 10 dual matches. “It wasn’t as crisp and clean as I would’ve liked it,” said head coach...

Abson is in his second year with the team. He averaged 6.2 points last season and is currently averaging 8.1 points in 22 games.

Blocking out the competition, Justin Abson’s rise to the top

Tess McNally, Reporter February 5, 2024

Justin Abson has proven to be an outstanding defensive player for the Black and Gold.  Soccer was the first sport he ever played but, after attending a camp he met his first travel team coach.  “My...

The team celebrates in their home court 73-63 win against Coastal Carolina Jan. 18, 2024. The win moves them to 11-11 on the season.

Mountaineers end three game losing streak with win over Chanticleers

Max Schwanz, Reporter February 4, 2024

App State women’s basketball defeated Coastal Carolina in Conway, South Carolina 80-70 Saturday afternoon. The Mountaineers tied the program’s single-game three point record with 15, last set in 2022.  “I'm...

Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers goes up for a layup over an Eagle defender Jan. 25. Spillers finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds in the rematch with Georgia Southern Feb. 3.

Late heroics by Gregory seal Mountaineers comeback victory

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 4, 2024

The Mountaineers extended their win streak to eight after a come from behind 85-84 overtime victory over Georgia Southern Saturday evening.  “I’m extremely proud of my team,” said junior guard...

Redshirt freshman Anthony Conetta works in an underhook against Greensboro College's Ethan Kring Jan. 21.

App State wrestling suffers tough loss to Campbell

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 3, 2024

After jumping to a 16-5 lead, the Mountaineers fell to the senior led Camels 22-16 in a Friday night matchup in Buies Creek. “It stings,” said head coach JohnMark Bentley. “I’m a little fired...

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