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Senior safety Nick Ross makes the tackle on an Old Dominion player Oct. 21.

The good, bad and ugly: App State vs. ODU

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 23, 2023

App State football dropped their second-straight game against Old Dominion to fall to 3-4. Here’s a few things that went right and wrong for the Mountaineers Saturday night in their 28-21 loss. The...

Junior defender Skyler Walk controls possession against James Madison Sept. 24, 2023.

Mountaineer soccer secures Sun Belt Tournament birth in win over Arkansas State

Fran Murphy, Reporter October 23, 2023

App State soccer defeated Arkansas State 2-1 Sunday in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The victory secured a spot for App State as one of the 10 teams to participate in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.  The...

Freshman midfielder Kassie Paul battles a Cardinal player for possession Oct. 22. App State earned their first top 10 win in defeating Louisville 2-1.

Mountaineer field hockey earns first top 10 win in program history

Max Schwanz, Reporter October 23, 2023

Mountaineer field hockey had an action-packed weekend facing both Ball State and No. 8 Louisville.  App State won their match against Ball State 1-0, their sixth consecutive victory clinching a spot...

Head coach Sarah Rumely Noble speaks to the team during a timeout against James Madison Sept. 22.

Mountaineer volleyball drops two straight to Marshall

Max Schwanz, Reporter October 22, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled to Huntington, West Virginia for a volleyball packed weekend against the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Black and Gold fell to the Thundering Herd in their first match 3-0.  The...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar celebrates in the end zone after a score against Old Dominion Oct. 22. Aguilar threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns.

Monarchs crowned victor as Mountaineers go home 3-4

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 22, 2023

In a Saturday night showdown between 3-3 App State and Old Dominion, both teams needed a pivotal mid-season victory. The Monarchs protected their home turf in defeating the Mountaineers for the first time...

Senior forward Izzi Wood looks to navigate the Golden Eagle defense Oct. 19.

Mountaineers stay undefeated at home with win over Southern Miss

Avin Patel, Reporter October 21, 2023

App State soccer faced Southern Miss Thursday for their final home game of the season. The Mountaineers continued their dominance in Boone with a 1-0 win over the Golden Eagles. The only goal of the...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson looks to get past the Monarch defender Nov. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers look to rebound against Monarchs

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 19, 2023

App State will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, to play against Old Dominion Saturday as both teams hold a 3-3 overall record and are looking to eclipse a winning record.  The Mountaineers are coming off...

Junior running back Maquel Haywood breaks loose for a run against Coastal Carolina Oct. 10.

6 down, 6 to go: Mid-season Sun Belt East Division breakdown

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 18, 2023

With seven weeks of college football complete, the Sun Belt East Division standings have begun to take shape. While one team remains in the championship game driving seat, their ineligibility opens the...

Forward Donovan Gregory shoots a fadeaway over a Furman defender Nov. 11, 2022. Gregory enters his fifth season with the Mountaineers.

Two Mountaineers earn preseason Sun Belt honors

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor October 18, 2023

With college basketball season right around the corner, two App State players earned preseason Sun Belt Honors, the conference announced Monday in a release. Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory...

Junior midfielder Sarah Perkins battles for possession with a Kent State player Oct. 6.

Mountaineer field hockey continues five game win streak

Max Schwanz, Reporter October 16, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled to Farmville, Virginia Friday to take on the Longwood Lancers.  The Black and Gold won the match 3-0 and was highlighted by sophomore forward Henriette Stegen, who scored...

Sophomore middle blocker Maya Winterhoff goes up for a serve against the Warhawks Oct. 13.

Mountaineers cap off senior day with wins over ULM

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor October 15, 2023

The Mountaineers hosted ULM Friday and Saturday for a weekend series, winning both matches 3-0 and 3-2. In the Black and Gold’s first match against the Warhawks, they opened the set with a 4-2 lead...

Junior defender Skyler Walk controls possession against James Madison Sept. 24, 2023.

App State soccer falls to Old Dominion

Fran Murphy, Reporter October 15, 2023

App State soccer traveled to Norfolk, Virginia on Friday for a matchup with Old Dominion. The Mountaineers were defeated 1-0 after a flurry of late scoring opportunities.  Old Dominion went into the...

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