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App State softball player’s silhouette during the App State vs. James Madison game on April 19.

App State softball hopes to knock it out of the park in 2025

Fran Murphy, Reporter January 27, 2025

The Mountaineers’ revamped softball roster looks to do damage in the upcoming 2025 season. More than half of the Black and Gold’s players from last season are gone, and along with a change in the head...

Right-handed pitcher Jackson Steensma pitches during the App State vs. Marshall game on March 30.

App State baseball looks for third consecutive 30 win season

Kieran Murphy, Reporter January 27, 2025

It’s been over six months since App State’s baseball team last played a game on Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium and the long-awaited day of their return is inching closer and closer.  The...

App State men’s basketball suffers first loss in six games

App State men’s basketball suffers first loss in six games

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 27, 2025

App State men’s basketball lost to Arkansas State Thursday in a road clash between two of the Sun Belt’s top teams by a score of 65-55. Junior guard Alonzo Dodd, junior guard Dior Conners, senior...

Junior guard Zada Porter takes a free throw during the App State vs. Old Dominion game on Jan. 23. Porter racked up a total of 15 points during the game with an additional 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

Mountaineers avenge Monarchs, defeat conference rivals

Trey Blake and Fran Murphy January 25, 2025

App State women’s basketball began their four-game homestretch with a 74-66 victory Thursday against Old Dominion. The Mountaineers returned the favor following a 78-71 Monarch home victory on Jan....

141-pound redshirt freshman Aldo Hernandez takes down his opponent in a winning match against Duke on Jan. 20.

Mountaineers destroy Blue Devils 45-5 in second straight ACC Matchup

Trey Blake, Reporter January 25, 2025

On the second night of a two-day ACC slate, App State wrestling put the woes of Sunday’s 30-11 defeat at the hand of the No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies to bed as they dismantled the Duke Blue Devils 45-5....

Graduate student forward CJ Huntley attempts a shot against James Madison on Jan. 11.

App State men’s basketball complete regular season sweep of Dukes

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 24, 2025

App State men’s basketball team traveled to Harrisonburg, Virginia, Saturday to take on the James Madison Dukes in the second game of their four-game road trip. They won the game 58-50. Junior guard...

Nichols sets women’s track and field program record in Virginia Tech Invitational

Nichols sets women’s track and field program record in Virginia Tech Invitational

Davis Lemons, Reporter January 24, 2025

The App State women’s track and field team wrapped up their second event of the season Saturday at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Freshman pole vaulter Lilly Nichols set...

165-pound senior Will Miller with a takedown during a match against Virginia Tech on Jan. 19. Miller is currently ranked No. 8 in the country with 74 record wins in his App State career.

Mountaineers win 3 matches in loss to top 15 Hokies

Trey Blake, Reporter January 22, 2025

A snowy, windy afternoon on the mountain brought the No. 11 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies to Varsity Gym to take on a red-hot App State team coming off two straight Southern Conference dual wins. The Hokies...

Senior guard Zada Porter blocking a Troy player as she dribbles past on Jan. 9.

App State women’s basketball bounces back with win against Marshall

Max Schwanz, Reporter January 22, 2025

The App State women’s basketball team traveled to face Marshall Saturday for the first matchup of the season. The Mountaineers edged out the Thundering Herd 68-64.  The Black and Gold kept the game...

Graduate student forward CJ Huntley blocks a Coastal Carolina player on Jan. 8.

Mountaineers men’s basketball dominates in clash with Monarchs

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 19, 2025

The App State men’s basketball team traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, Thursday to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. The Monarchs were 4-1 in conference play going into the game, which was second overall....

Junior forward Elena Pericic and junior guard Emily Hege box out a defender and look for a rebound against Troy on Jan. 9.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to 8-8 following heartbreaking loss to ODU

Kieran Murphy, Reporter January 19, 2025

The App State women’s basketball team fell short against conference rival Old Dominion Wednesday. With zeroes on the clock, the final score was 78-71. The Mountaineers came out swinging and seemed...

Snowboarder Zeb Powell laughs with fans at the meet and greet at Recess Skate and Snow on Jan. 15.

A Powder Pilgrimage: Hundreds show for Zeb Powell meet and greet

Noah Williford and Ava Anzalone January 17, 2025

Hundreds of skaters, snowboarders and fans made the pilgrimage Wednesday to Boone’s Recess Skate and Snow to see X Games gold medalist and snowboarding icon Zeb Powell. With him was a panel of several...

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