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Sophomore middle blocker Maya Winterhoff (left) and freshman right side Delanie Grevengoed contest a slam against James Madison Sept. 22.

App State drops fourth consecutive after home series vs. JMU

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor September 25, 2023

App State volleyball opened Sun Belt play with consecutive home matchups against James Madison Friday and Saturday.  In their first contest, both teams battled back and forth in the first set until...

Redshirt senior linebacker Andrew Parker Jr. sacks Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley Sept. 23. The Mountaineer defense gave up only 31 passing yards in the loss.

Late game woes cost Mountaineers against Cowboys

Avin Patel, Reporter September 24, 2023

Wyoming snuck away with a 22-19 victory Saturday night in a performance plagued with struggles in pressure situations by the Mountaineers. App State ended non-conference play with a second one-score away...

Sophomore defender Shannon Studer works around a Troy player Sept. 17.

App State soccer vs. Coastal Carolina ends in draw

Fran Murphy, Reporter September 22, 2023

App State soccer finished its second game of conference play with a 1-1 draw against Coastal Carolina Wednesday in Conway, South Carolina.  The Mountaineers commanded possession from the opening whistle,...

The App State defense celebrates after denying a ECU possession Sept.16.

Mountaineers travel to Wyoming for showdown at 7,000 feet

Spence Smithback, Reporter September 20, 2023

Following a 1,300-mile plane ride and a 130-mile bus trip from Denver to Laramie, Wyoming, the Mountaineers will face off against the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday for the first time since 2015. Saturday’s...

Junior guard Xavion Brown shows off the new home white jersey Sep. 13, 2023.

Men’s basketball announces new look for 2023-24 season

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 18, 2023

App State men’s basketball announced Wednesday an updated home uniform for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  The new look features multiple changes to the jersey and shorts, adding new designs, logos...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar dances in the end zone after a touchdown Sept. 16.

5 takeaways from historic App State-ECU battle

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 18, 2023

1. Defensive dominance  After giving up 319 total rushing yards against North Carolina, the Mountaineer defensive front allowed a mere 79 rushing yards against East Carolina. The Pirates offense revolved...

Senior midfielder Grace Ball advances the ball against the Knights Sept. 15.

Mountaineer field hockey knocks off Bellarmine

Max Schwanz, Reporter September 17, 2023

App State traveled to Kentucky to face off against the Bellarmine Knights to open up their Mid-Atlantic Conference season Friday.  The Mountaineers outlasted the Knights 4-2. This win marks the first...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Milan Tucker works his way around East Carolina defenders Sept. 17.

X marks the spot: Mountaineers strike gold against Pirates

Ethan Smith and Chance Chamberlain September 17, 2023

For the first time since 1979, App State and East Carolina squared off in Boone in front of 40,168 fans. The mark ties the all-time Kidd Brewer Stadium record with App State’s matchup against North Carolina...

Freshman midfielder Hannah Löfmark battles a George Mason defender Aug. 20, 2023.

App State falls to Liberty as non-conference play ends

Trey Blake, Reporter September 15, 2023

App State soccer fell Thursday 2-0 to an undefeated Liberty Flames team that has not lost in their last 21 matches dating back to last season. Although the Flames are coming in hot, the Mountaineers are...

A group of fans cheering on the Mountaineers against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

Fans guide to game day against ECU

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 14, 2023

On Saturday the East Carolina Pirates make the trip to Kidd Brewer Stadium to face the Mountaineers in an in-state rivalry matchup that has withstood the test of time.  Their last meeting was in 2021...

Illustration by Rian Hughes

Pirates return to Boone in Family Weekend showdown

Clay Durban, Sports Editor September 13, 2023

After a heartbreaking double overtime loss in Chapel Hill, the Mountaineers return to defend their home turf for a Family Weekend matchup against East Carolina Saturday. “You watch the tape and they’re...

Former App State defensive lineman Jabari Fletcher battles for position with an ECU offensive lineman Sept. 5, 2009.

East vs. West: The enduring rivalry between App State and East Carolina

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 12, 2023

More than 90 years ago, Appalachian State Teachers College kicked off in Boone against Eastern Carolina Teachers College Nov. 11, 1932. The Mountaineers protected their home turf with a 21-0 victory. From...

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