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Scot Sloan replaces Dale Jones as defensive coordinator following the 2022 season.

Mountaineers return familiar face as defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor January 14, 2023

App State announced Friday the hiring of Scot Sloan to fill the vacant defensive coordinator position after Dale Jones departed the program. Sloan was on the Mountaineer sidelines from 2010-17 serving...

App State offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay departed the program after serving in the role for one year.

Barbay named OC at Mississippi State

Ben Brady, Reporter January 14, 2023

App State offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay has agreed to a deal to join the new-look coaching staff at Mississippi State.  In one season with the Mountaineers, Barbay’s offense ranked in the top...

Former App State head coach Meghan Dawson coaches her team from the sidelines.

Field hockey head coach steps down after eight seasons

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor December 6, 2022

App State field hockey head coach Meghan Dawson resigned Tuesday in order to spend more time with family, per App State Athletic Director Doug Gillin.  “I am so thankful for my time here at Appalachian...

Senior forward Donovan Gregory pulls up for a mid-range jumper against Furman Nov. 29, 2022.

5 takeaways through 9 games of Mountaineer basketball

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor December 6, 2022

1. Justin Abson is a defensive force Freshman forward Justin Abson has made an immediate impact on this Mountaineers team. Through nine games, Abson is averaging 2.8 blocks per game, ranking 13th nationally....

Sophomore forward Chris Mantis poured in a career high 25 points in the loss to Charlotte Dec. 2, 2022.

Mountaineers blow lead, fall to 5-4

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter December 4, 2022

App State fell to 5-4 in a 71-62 loss against Charlotte Friday in front of a packed crowd at Dale F. Halton Arena. After dominating the first half, an ice-cold Mountaineers second half allowed the 49ers...

Redshirt junior running back Cam Peoples sprints away from the Old Dominion defense in App State's 27-14 Senior Day victory Nov. 19, 2022.

Two Mountaineers depart program

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Two Mountaineers announced they are leaving the football program Tuesday. Redshirt junior running back Cam Peoples and redshirt sophomore receiver Christian Wells both tweeted their intentions to depart...

Sophomore running back Nate Noel sprints down the sideline in App State's 2OT loss to Georgia Southern Nov. 26, 2022.

Mountaineers lose overtime thriller to rival, end season 6-6

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 29, 2022

In the season’s final game, App State lost to rival Georgia Southern on Nov. 26 after reaching double overtime and ending with a score of 51-48. “Gut-wrenching loss, gut-wrenching,” head coach...

App State tips off with Kennesaw State Nov. 19, 2022.

Sun Belt, MAC agree to new multi-year challenge

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor November 29, 2022

The Sun Belt and Mid-American Conference announced the creation of the MAC-Sun Belt challenge Nov. 21. The series will add quality non-conference play for App State. Men’s and women’s basketball...

App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones resigned after three years at the position. Jones spent 26 years on the Mountaineers staff.

Jones out as Mountaineers defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor November 28, 2022

App State football defensive coordinator Dale Jones has left the program, per Matt Fortuna of The Athletic Nov. 28th. The departure follows the Mountaineers finishing 6-6 on the season and 3-5 in Sun Belt...

Sophomore guard Terence Harcum surveys the Buccaneer defense Nov. 24, 2022.

App State defeats East Tennessee State 74-70

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor November 28, 2022

App State returned to the court Nov. 23 following a three-game homestand to take on East Tennessee State, defeating the Buccaneers 74-70. Last season, App State defeated East Tennessee 69-67 in its...

Junior guard Faith Alston uses a screen from redshirt senior guard Janay Sanders against West Virginia Nov. 20, 2022.

App State drops power conference test, falls to 1-4

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 23, 2022

App State traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, Sunday to take on power conference opponent West Virginia in a 72-51 loss to the Big 12 school.  “Although we’re having growing pains, we’re having...

Senior forward Donovan Gregory powers through a Campbell defender for an easy two in the paint Nov. 18, 2022.

Mountaineers finish 3-day tournament 1-2

Dan Davidson, James Parker, and Trey Blake November 23, 2022

App State competed in a three-game tournament in Boone this weekend, finishing the event 1-2.  The Mountaineers entered the weekend 3-0, coming off a road victory over Louisville Nov. 15. The win marked...

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