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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...

Senior forward Hayley Boyles dribbles around a defender against Louisiana Oct. 23, 2022.

App State soccer signs 11 new players

Sarah Kruger, Reporter November 22, 2022

App State soccer announced the official signing of 10 new players for the 2023 season on Nov. 9. A subsequent announcement Nov. 14 announced an 11th player.  This is the first opportunity for head...

The Mountaineers huddle up during their 1-3 loss to Coastal Carolina Sept. 29, 2022.

App State volleyball season concludes with early tournament exit

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 21, 2022

App State volleyball’s season ended Thursday after a close 3-2 loss to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Tournament.  Early in the first set, the Mountaineers and Ragin’ Cajuns traded points until the...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kaedin Robinson runs across the field, attempting to get past Old Dominion senior cornerback Tre Hawkins III Nov. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers pick up 27-14 Senior Day victory over Monarchs

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 20, 2022

App State returned to The Rock for the final time this year, picking up a 27-14 win against Old Dominion. Head coach Shawn Clark dedicated the win to the University of Virginia and the three football players...

Graduate student guard Brooke Bigott drives past a Norfolk State defender Nov. 17, 2022.

App State falls to Norfolk State amid second half struggles

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 19, 2022

Mountaineer women's basketball returned to Holmes Convocation Center Thursday to take on the Norfolk State Spartans in a losing effort, coming up short 70-65. Redshirt senior Janay Sanders once again...

Aaron and Andrew Muse pose for a photo following App State's 142-74 victory over Warren Wilson Nov. 7, 2022.

Twins dribble different routes through Mountaineer basketball

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 17, 2022

Twin brothers, seniors Aaron Muse and Andrew Muse, play different roles but are foundational to the success of App State basketball.  The Muse brothers have their roots in basketball and the university....

Several Mountaineers celebrate their historic victory over No. 6 Texas A&M Sept. 10, 2022.

From Ann Arbor to College Station: The rise of Mountaineer football

Briggs Hudson and Chance Chamberlain November 17, 2022

As the clock hit zero on Sept. 10 in College Station, App State took down another top 10 team on the road, 15 years after the historic win against Michigan. As the season nears its end, players and...

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