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Freshman forward Justin Abson defends his man against Texas State Feb. 16, 2023.

App State defeats Texas State in Kerns’ 100th win

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter February 18, 2023

The Mountaineers defeated Texas State Thursday in their penultimate home game of the season at the Holmes Convocation Center, moving to 15-13 with an 82-75 win, the 100th of head coach Dustin Kerns’...

Special Assistant to the Athletics Department Doug Middleton joined App State athletics in part to focus on mental health advocacy.

Dream the Impossible: Former standout honors late friend

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor February 16, 2023

One athlete’s dream to play football at the highest level was realized after his time as a Mountaineer, going on to play six seasons in the NFL. However, when tragedy struck, his legacy became much more...

Redshirt senior Jon Jon Millner applauds as his team defeats Duke 42-3 on Jan. 24, 2023.

Millner continues building historic legacy

Ben Brady, Reporter February 15, 2023

In the 2017-18 wrestling season, the university saw a newcomer finish with an 11-8 record while competing unattached to the wrestling team as a redshirt freshman. By 2019-20, he developed into a full-time...

Junior guard Faith Alston prepares to shoot a free throw, Feb. 11, 2023.

Mountaineers fall to Georgia Southern 84-73

Trey Blake and Bobby Phillips February 13, 2023

App State welcomed Georgia Southern on Saturday. The Mountaineers struggled from the start as they would fall 84-73. The Black and Gold only led once in the first quarter, 6-5. Alston led the team with...

Head coach Dustin Kerns talks to his team during a timeout Feb. 4, 2023.

Mountaineers split road trip, enter final stretch of season

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter February 13, 2023

After dropping two straight games last week against Marshall and JMU, App State traveled to Monroe, Louisiana to face off against the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The Mountaineers were able to...

Redshirt senior defensive back Steven Jones Jr. extends to breakup a pass against Robert Morris Oct. 29, 2022.

Former Mountaineers prepare for NFL Draft

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 13, 2023

As the NFL Draft approaches, former members of the 2022 Mountaineer football team prepare to take the next step by taking part in scouting opportunities. Outside linebacker Nick Hampton and running...

Senior Jada Branch competes in the Doc Hale Virginia Tech meet Feb. 4, 2023.

Women’s track and field splits for weekend meets

Ben Brady, Reporter February 8, 2023

App State women’s track and field totaled 12 finishes within the top nine overall as it split into two event groups for the Doc Hale Virginia Tech Meet and the Camel City Invite this weekend. The Mountaineers...

Senior infielder Alex Aguila swings at a pitch against Coastal Carolina April 15, 2022.

Mountaineer baseball gears up for 2023 season

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 8, 2023

With opening day for App State baseball in Hickory Feb. 17, this year’s Mountaineer team has one collective goal in mind: “Our main goal as a team is to go to Omaha,” redshirt sophomore infielder...

Redshirt senior forward Janay Sanders inbounds the ball against Coastal Carolina Feb. 4, 2023.

App State defeated by Marshall, Coastal Carolina on road trip

Spence Smithback, Reporter February 7, 2023

App State women’s basketball visited division rivals Marshall and Coastal Carolina this Thursday and Saturday, with both efforts coming up just short. The Mountaineers fell by scores of 64-72 and 67-70,...

Redshirt senior forward Donovan Gregory drives hard to the basket as he scores his 1,000th career point Feb. 4, 2023.

App State falls to JMU, Gregory scores 1,000th point

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter February 7, 2023

On Saturday, App State basketball looked to bounce back against one of the best offenses in the NCAA, the James Madison Dukes. Despite a second-half comeback by the Mountaineers, JMU was victorious...

Redshirt senior Jon Jon Millner takes down his opponent in his 4-0 victory Feb. 5, 2023.

Mountaineers defeat Mocs, remain undefeated in SoCon

Trey Blake, Reporter February 6, 2023

No. 20 App State wrestling was back in conference play Sunday, defeating the Chattanooga Mocs 25-6.  The Mountaineers won eight of 10 matches, which saw five shutouts, to secure the victory in a battle...

Graduate transfer forward Dibaji Walker fights a Marshall opponent for the ball in App State's loss Feb. 2, 2023.

Mountaineers’ 3-game win streak snapped against Marshall

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor February 4, 2023

Riding a three-game win streak, App State hosted Sun Belt rival Marshall Thursday, losing 66-58. “We did some good things, but turned the ball over a little too much,” head coach Dustin Kerns said. Coming...

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