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The Appalachian

Senior guard Faith Alston jogs up the court before examining the floor, Feb 22. She had 10 points in this game which brings her career total to 1,141 points.

App State outscored and outrebounded by Monarchs in 81-62 defeat

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 23, 2024

In their second-to-last home game, the Mountaineers fell to Old Dominion 81-62 Thursday night, dropping their overall record to 14-13. After trailing by one at halftime, the Monarchs took advantage...

Senior pitcher Trey Tujetsch winds up a pitch against High Point Feb. 20. Tujetsch picked up his first win this season against the Panthers.

Tuthill’s return sparks Mountaineers past High Point

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor February 22, 2024

After winning their first series of the season, the Mountaineers traveled to High Point to face the Panthers Tuesday afternoon. The game started off quickly, with senior outfielder Banks Tolley hitting...

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.

Luke Uliano strives to be the next great Mountaineer wrestler

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor February 21, 2024

In the past, App State’s wrestling program has produced some great wrestlers, such as Jon Jon Millner and Austin Trotman. New redshirt sophomore starter Luke Uliano is aiming to add his name to that...

Junior infielder Joseph Zamora swings at a low pitch against Gardner-Webb Feb. 16. The Mountaineers opened their season 2-1 with a series against the Runnin' Bulldogs.

Black and Gold take down Gardner-Webb to open season

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor February 19, 2024

App State Baseball traveled down to Boiling Springs to face the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs for their opening series this weekend. On Friday, the Mountaineers took an early lead and never relinquished...

Freshman Grace Barrett prepares for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Softball goes 4-1 at Winthrop Classic

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor February 19, 2024

App State Softball spent the weekend participating in the Winthrop Eagle Classic. They went 4-1 on the weekend with wins against Monmouth, Le Moyne, Binghamton and Mount St. Mary’s. Their only defeat...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

App State football adds new recruits

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Nineteen high school recruits signed with App State football, as 18 signed in December and one in February. Nine of these recruits will enroll early and participate in spring practice.  Matthew Wilson,...

157lbs Junior Tommy Askey takes down VMI’s John Yost  Feb. 4, 2024. Askey took a 19-3 tech fall over Yost which gave the team an early lead.

App State wrestling victorious over Bellarmine, falls to No. 9 Cornell

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 19, 2024

The Mountaineers split a Sunday doubleheader in Varsity Gym against conference foe Bellarmine and No. 9 Cornell. App State began on the mat against Bellarmine, winning the match 38-6 to improve to 6-1...

Junior guard Xavion Brown shoots a runner in the lane against Louisiana Feb. 17. Brown finished with eight points and four rebounds.

Mountaineers stay atop Sun Belt with win over Louisiana

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor February 18, 2024

The Mountaineers stayed atop the Sun Belt Conference with an 85-73 victory over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. This is the Black and Gold’s 11th win in their past 12 games, as they stay undefeated at...

Senior guard Faith Alston backs down a defender against Georgia State Feb. 17. Alston finished with a career-high 11 assists along with 24 points.

Mountaineers dominate Panthers in Play4Kay Pink Day game

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 18, 2024

In the annual Play4Kay Pink Day game, the Mountaineers defeated Georgia State 93-67 Saturday afternoon to improve to 14-12 overall. Players and fans wore pink attire to bring awareness to breast cancer...

Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory drives past a Marshall defender Feb.15.

App State basketball outlasts Marshall 73-58

Spence Smithback, Reporter February 16, 2024

App State men’s basketball wrote another chapter in the Old Mountain Feud Thursday night, bringing home a 73-58 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd. With the victory and Troy’s loss to Arkansas...

Sophomore guard Alexis Black drives baseline against a Marshall defender Feb. 15. Black scored a career-high 24 points.

Black and Gold’s 3-game win streak snapped against Marshall

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor February 16, 2024

App State women’s basketball dropped a close home game to Marshall Thursday afternoon 87-78, snapping the Black and Gold’s three-game win streak. It was the Mountaineers’ annual education day,...

Sophomore pitcher Everette Harris throws a curveball in a baserunning drill  Jan. 31. App State is looking to improve on last year’s winning record of 30-25.

Mountaineers gear up for 2024 baseball season

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor February 15, 2024

After a 30-25 season and a semi-final exit in the Sun Belt Tournament, the Mountaineers look to finish the job and book a trip to Omaha in 2024. The Mountaineers’ hitting core will be led by senior...

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