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The Appalachian

Senior forward Kelsey Sharkey fights to put the ball in the basket in Saturday afternoons 80-62 win against Elon.

Appalachian State women back on track after easy win against Elon

Chelsey Fisher February 3, 2013

The Appalachian State women's basketball team was able to pull out a strong victory over Southern Conference rival Elon Saturday afternoon at the Holmes Convocation Center, 80-62. The Mountaineers (13-5,...

Appalachian names Ponce, Ledford co-offensive coordinators

Michael Bragg January 31, 2013

The Appalachian State University football team’s coaching staff continues to evolve as Dwayne Ledford and Frank Ponce were named co-offensive coordinators Thursday.Ledford isn’t new to ASU, however,...

A member of the women's rugby team breaks through several defenders in a match during Rucktoberfest last semester. The men and women's teams are gearing up for the spring season.

App Rugby kicks off season, popularity rises

Andrew Clausen January 31, 2013

The AHO men's and women's rugby teams open their spring season next month with more player and fan support than ever. And with good reason, too. The women recently won the Rucktoberfest Tournament and...

Freshman point guard Chris Burgess shoots the winning shot during overtime against Georgia Southern in last Thursday’s game.

Appalachian backup point guard is not new to fame

Andrew Clausen January 31, 2013

A year ago, a man Appalachian State point guard Mike Neal calls "Tiny" had big shoes to fill for his family: go to college, get an education and play a big part on a college basketball team. Freshman business...

Recent slump causes women’s basketball to drop two games

Andrew Clausen January 31, 2013

The Appalachian State women's basketball team looked to continue their six-game winning streak over the weekend as they began a two-game road trip. Southern Conference rival Chattanooga (16-3, 9-1 SoCon)...

Freshman Zach Strickland is announced as the winner at a home match. Starting as a redshirt, Strickland quickly became a star on the team and has led a perfect individual season.

Freshman wrestler has perfect duals record

Andrew Clausen January 29, 2013

Redshirt freshman wrestler Zack Strickland has quickly become a star for his team behind a perfect record in duals this season. The wrestling team now stands at 5-4 (3-1 SoCon) for the year, but Strickland...

Women’s tennis dominates tournament

Andrew Clausen January 29, 2013

The weekend started and ended well for the Appalachian State University women's tennis team as they came away undefeated from their three-day tournament in West Virginia. The Mountaineers came out strong...

Sophomore forward Maryah Sydnor shoots a free throw during the game against UNCG Sunday, Jan. 20. The Mountaineers blew past the Spartans in the second half, securing a 81-58 victory.

Sophomore averages 14.8 points, continues to improve

Andrew Clausen January 29, 2013

It is arguable that the month of January has belonged to Appalachian State's women's basketball's 6-foot-1-inch forward Maryah Sydnor. While only in her second year of playing at Appalachian, the sophomore...

Burgess three pointer gives Appalachian 64-62 win in overtime

Michael Bragg January 27, 2013

Freshman point guard Burgess hit a three pointer with 12 seconds left in overtime to give the Mountaineers a 64-62 victory over Georgia Southern Thursday at the Holmes Convocation Center.The Mountaineers...

Appalachian blown out by the Davidson Wildcats, 79-56

Michael Bragg January 27, 2013

Hot-shooting Davidson beat the Appalachian State men’s basketball team 79-56 at the Holmes Center Saturday in a game the Mountaineers never held a lead.Early in the first half, Appalachian would tie...

Former Mountaineer offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore, far right (63), will make an appearance for the San Francisco 49ers in this year’s Super Bowl against the Baltimore Ravens.

Former ASU player goes to the Super Bowl

Andrew Clausen January 24, 2013

Most noted for his fumble-recovery touchdown against Delawere in the 2007 NCAA National Championship game, former linemen for Appalachian State University Daniel Kilgore is now playing in Super Bowl XLVII....

Sophomore Mike Neal moves the ball down the court in the Sunday game against UNC Greensboro. Neal was ruled academically ineligible and could not participate in the first eight games of the season, but with his return they broke their seven game losing streak.

Return of starting point guard gives Appalachian a winning surge

Andrew Clausen January 24, 2013

Appalachian State men's basketball team has won seven of their last nine games, largely due to the return of sophomore point guard Mike Neal. Before Neal's return, the Mountaineers were on a seven-game...

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