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Graduate student catcher Peyton Darnell gets ready for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

App State softball goes 3-1 in the Wolfpack Classic

Max Schwanz, Reporter February 26, 2024

App State softball went 3-1 with wins after playing multiple games over the weekend at the Wolfpack Classic. The Mountaineers opened up the weekend with a win against the Cleveland State Vikings on...

Redshirt Sophomore Ethan Oakley goes for the legs of Cornell wrestler Ethan Qureshi Feb. 18. Oakley took this match with a score of 10-4 by decision.

App State wins senior day dual 45-3 over Gardner-Webb

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 26, 2024

In their last regular season contest, the No. 24 Mountaineers defeated Gardner-Webb 45-3 at home Sunday afternoon to finish with a 10-4 overall record. “Our guys scored a lot of points today,” said...

Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory drives past a Marshall defender Feb.15.

App State basketball ups win streak to 5 in win at Marshall

Fran Murphy, Reporter February 25, 2024

App State men’s basketball extended their win streak to five with a 65-58 win at Marshall Saturday night. The team has won 13 of their last 14 games and remains atop the Sun Belt Conference. The win...

Sophomore guard Alexis Black sizes up a JMU defender Feb. 24.

Alston, Lewis push Mountaineers past Dukes 83-79

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

App State welcomed James Madison to Boone Saturday afternoon for the team’s senior day. On top of defeating the Dukes 83-79, the team highlighted three players for their contributions to the Black and...

Junior guard Terence Harcum shoots over an Eagle defender Jan. 25.

Mountaineers down ODU 82-67

Adam Persico, Reporter February 23, 2024

App State men’s basketball extended their win streak to four with an 82-67 win against Old Dominion Thursday night. This marks the first time the Mountaineers have won 13 conference games since joining...

Senior guard Faith Alston jogs up the court before examining the floor, Feb 22. She had 10 points in this game which brings her career total to 1,141 points.

App State outscored and outrebounded by Monarchs in 81-62 defeat

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 23, 2024

In their second-to-last home game, the Mountaineers fell to Old Dominion 81-62 Thursday night, dropping their overall record to 14-13. After trailing by one at halftime, the Monarchs took advantage...

Senior pitcher Trey Tujetsch winds up a pitch against High Point Feb. 20. Tujetsch picked up his first win this season against the Panthers.

Tuthill’s return sparks Mountaineers past High Point

Clay Durban, Reporter February 22, 2024

After winning their first series of the season, the Mountaineers traveled to High Point to face the Panthers Tuesday afternoon. The game started off quickly, with senior outfielder Banks Tolley hitting...

174lb redshirt sophomore Luke Uliano gains control over NC State’s Alex Faison in their match Nov. 4. Uliano earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors for all competition from Jan. 24-30.

Luke Uliano strives to be the next great Mountaineer wrestler

Clay Durban, Reporter February 21, 2024

In the past, App State’s wrestling program has produced some great wrestlers, such as Jon Jon Millner and Austin Trotman. New redshirt sophomore starter Luke Uliano is aiming to add his name to that...

Junior infielder Joseph Zamora swings at a low pitch against Gardner-Webb Feb. 16. The Mountaineers opened their season 2-1 with a series against the Runnin Bulldogs.

Black and Gold take down Gardner-Webb to open season

Clay Durban, Reporter February 19, 2024

App State Baseball traveled down to Boiling Springs to face the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs for their opening series this weekend. On Friday, the Mountaineers took an early lead and never relinquished...

Freshman Grace Barrett prepares for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Softball goes 4-1 at Winthrop Classic

Max Schwanz, Reporter February 19, 2024

App State Softball spent the weekend participating in the Winthrop Eagle Classic. They went 4-1 on the weekend with wins against Monmouth, Le Moyne, Binghamton and Mount St. Mary’s. Their only defeat...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

App State football adds new recruits

Max Schwanz, Reporter February 19, 2024

Nineteen high school recruits signed with App State football, as 18 signed in December and one in February. Nine of these recruits will enroll early and participate in spring practice.  Matthew Wilson,...

157lbs Junior Tommy Askey takes down VMI’s John Yost  Feb. 4, 2024. Askey took a 19-3 tech fall over Yost which gave the team an early lead.

App State wrestling victorious over Bellarmine, falls to No. 9 Cornell

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 19, 2024

The Mountaineers split a Sunday doubleheader in Varsity Gym against conference foe Bellarmine and No. 9 Cornell. App State began on the mat against Bellarmine, winning the match 38-6 to improve to 6-1...

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