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Sophomore guard Alexis Black dribbles past the Spartan defense Nov. 6.

Mountaineers complete 22-point comeback victory over Ohio

Fran Murphy, Reporter November 12, 2023

App State women’s basketball erased a 22-point deficit Saturday en route to a 71-64 victory over Ohio.  Junior guard Emily Carver led the team in scoring at 17 points to go with eight rebounds. Senior...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar attempts a pass against Marshall Nov. 4. After the Mountaineers win over Georgia State, the California native is up to 26 touchdowns this season.

Mountaineers bowl eligible after demolishing Panthers 42-14

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 11, 2023

App State and Georgia State faced off in Atlanta Saturday for a rainy Veterans Day matchup. The Mountaineers dominated 42-14, winning their third straight and improving to 6-4 and 4-2 in Sun Belt play.   “I...

Players, coaches and scouts meet in between drills at App State's 2023 Football Pro Day inside the Sofield Family Practice Center March 30, 2023.

App State alum contributes donation towards athletics fund

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

App State alum Tommy Sofield and his family donated a sizable gift towards App State Athletics Wednesday, specifically towards athletic facilities improvements.  “Appalachian State University means...

Junior Guard Emily Carver defends UNCG’s Nia Howard in the fourth quarter Nov. 6. Carver earned third team  All-Sun Belt honors.

App State women’s basketball hopeful for bounce back season

Tess McNally, Reporter November 9, 2023

App State women's basketball aims to have a bounce back season after going 11-20 in 2022-23. The Mountaineers averaged 67.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 69 points per game.  Former...

Former App State quarterback Chase Brice prepares to launch a ball downfield against Georgia State Oct. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers set to hunt the Panthers in Atlanta

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 9, 2023

After rolling over the Thundering Herd, the 5-4 Mountaineers travel to Atlanta to take on the 6-3 Georgia State Panthers Saturday.  Both squads are coming into Saturday’s game under opposite circumstances.  App...

Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares to kick a ball downfield against James Madison Sept. 24. Eagleston set a school record 416 saves this season.

‘She’s everything’: How Kerry Eagleston represents her App State career

Trey Blake, Reporter November 8, 2023

Since stepping on campus in 2019, graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston has made her presence felt. She’s started in 90 games for Mountaineer soccer, setting multiple program records, including...

The Mountaineer bench celebrates after a play against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Mountaineer basketball dominant in opener against Oakland City

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 8, 2023

The Black and Gold kicked off the 2023-24 men’s basketball season with a decisive 87-49 victory over the Oakland City Mighty Oaks.  “I think we did a lot of things well,” said head coach Dustin...

Junior Guard Zada Porter drives in for a layup against UNCG Forward Isys Grady Nov. 6.

New faces come up big as Mountaineers beat Spartans

Trey Blake, Reporter November 7, 2023

App State women’s basketball tipped off their season in an action-packed game against UNC-Greensboro that saw the Mountaineers outlast the Spartans 71-65. The game was highlighted by App State’s second...

174lb redshirt sophomore Luke Uliano gains control over NC State’s Alex Faison in their match Nov. 4. Uliano earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors for all competition from Jan. 24-30.

App State brings home one title from the Battle at The Citadel

Trey Blake, Reporter November 7, 2023

App State wrestling went on the road Sunday, as they took 22 wrestlers on the almost five-hour bus ride down to Charleston, South Carolina for the annual Battle at The Citadel open.  Finishing last...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar rushes to avoid the Thundering Herd defense Nov. 4. Aguilar is up to 23 touchdowns to just six interceptions on the season.

Good, bad and ugly from App State’s win over Marshall

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 6, 2023

The Black and Gold dominated the Thundering Herd for a 31-9 victory Saturday evening. Defensive execution and great quarterback play highlighted the Mountaineers second consecutive victory.   The...

Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory brings the ball up the court against Carlow Dec. 7, 2022. App State welcomes Auburn Sunday for the first power-five matchup in Boone since 2000.

Mountaineers men’s basketball tips off 2023-24 season with high hopes

Fran Murphy, Reporter November 6, 2023

After finishing the 2022-23 season with a first round Sun Belt Conference Tournament loss against South Alabama, the Mountaineers have higher aspirations entering the new season.  App State will tip-off...

Sophomore middle blocker Maya Witerhoff goes up for a slam against James Madison Sept. 23.

Mountaineers drop back to back against Georgia Southern

Max Schwanz, Reporter November 5, 2023

App State volleyball traveled to Statesboro, Georgia for a weekend double header against Georgia Southern.  The Eagles took the match 3-0 after the Mountaineers sprung to an early 9-7 lead in the first...

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