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Freshman guard Jordan Marsh stands on the baseline against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Men’s basketball wins third consecutive after dismantling Governors 78-58

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor November 27, 2023

After a four-game road trip, App State returned to Boone Sunday for a matchup with Austin Peay, dominating the Governors 78-58. “I was really proud of our guys,” said head coach Dustin Kerns. “I...

Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors makes the tackle on a Georgia Southern player Nov. 25. Favors tallied one interception during the game.

Mountaineers torch Eagles, win Sun Belt East

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 26, 2023

After starting 3-4, App State finishes the regular season at 8-4, winning the Sun Belt East division and securing a spot in the Sun Belt championship. “No one gave us a chance to win except us,”...

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

Mountaineers sweep opponents in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor November 23, 2023

After dropping two straight games to Northern Illinois and Oregon State, the Mountaineers traveled to Fort Myers, Florida to face off against UNC-Wilmington and Murray State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. On...

JMU hosts College GameDay for the second time in the program's history on Nov. 18, 2023, the fist happening in the fall of 2015.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mountaineers take down JMU and GameDay

Ashton Woodruff, Photo Editor November 22, 2023

In App State’s second College GameDay appearance in consecutive years, the Mountaineers won 26-23 in overtime. Starting at 9 a.m., the weekly GameDay events featured the regular specialists as well as...

Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a ball against JMU Nov. 18.

Mountaineers look to cook Eagles for Thanksgiving weekend

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 21, 2023

After defeating the formerly undefeated James Madison Dukes, the 7-4 App State Mountaineers close out their season at home against rival 6-5 Georgia Southern Eagles Saturday. “This game versus Georgia...

A group of Mountaineers celebrate in the end zone after a touchdown against No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18.

Good, bad and ugly: Mountaineers upset undefeated Dukes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 21, 2023

In a must-win game to stay in the race for the Sun Belt Championship, App State delivered in their 26-23 overtime upset against undefeated No. 18 James Madison. While the Mountaineers took advantage of...

Zionville Ramp Company is located towards the Tennessee border, roughly 30 minutes from App State's campus.

Skateboarding in the High Country expands in Zionville

Skylar Plumley November 20, 2023

With App State being located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is no surprise skateboarding is common among students and residents of Boone.  Skateboarding has grown both within and outside of town limits,...

Former Mountaineer catcher Hayden Cross swings at a pitch against Georgia State March 28, 2023.

Mountaineer baseball releases 2024 schedule

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 19, 2023

The Mountaineers released their 2024 baseball schedule Friday, featuring 53 regular-season games between February-May.  The upcoming slate includes 19 home games at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith...

Senior offensive lineman Isaiah Helms thaks App State fans after the Mountaineers defeated undefeated No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18. It marks the second consecutive season with a ranked road win.

Mountaineers win 26-23 OT thriller against undefeated Dukes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2023

Saturday morning was a celebration for undefeated James Madison as Harrisonburg hosted College GameDay, but those celebrations came to a close by nightfall as App State upset the Dukes 26-23 in an overtime...

Junior guard Emily Carver pulls up for a three pointer against Ohio Nov. 13.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Norfolk State

Fran Murphy, Reporter November 17, 2023

App State women’s basketball was defeated by Norfolk State 67-53 Thursday in their first road game of the season. The Black and Gold entered the game 2-0, while the Spartans came in 3-0 as well as...

Former App State utility player Andrew Terrell throws a ball back into play against Georgia State March 25, 2023.

App State baseball welcomes 15 new players

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor November 17, 2023

The Mountaineers baseball team posted a 30-25 overall record while winning 16 conference games last season. App State has also made some changes to the roster by signing 15 newcomers.  “We are incredibly...

Former App State running back Cam Peoples takes it to the house against East Carolina Sept. 2, 2021. The Mountaineers will make their return to Bank of America Stadium in 2025.

Bank of America Stadium to host 2025 App State season opener

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Thursday UNC-Charlotte will host App State at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for the 2025 season opener.  “We are thrilled to add this passionate regional...

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