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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...

Redshirt junior Will Formato sizes up his opponent in App State's 32-6 victory over Gardner-Webb Jan. 30, 2023.

Formato named SoCon Wrestler of the Week

Jack Jackson, Reporter February 3, 2023

App State wrestling redshirt junior Will Formato took home the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week last week.  After earning a 13-0 shutout against Duke’s Gabe Dinette, the 26th ranked 165-pound...

Junior guard Xavion Brown drives past his defender in App State's 12-point win over Arkansas State Jan. 28, 2023.

Mountaineers secure two conference wins at home

James Parker and Bobby Phillips February 1, 2023

App State returned home for two conference wins, defeating Georgia State Jan. 26 and Arkansas State Saturday.  The matchup with the Panthers started out neck and neck with both teams scoring close...

Former App State pitcher Jeffrey Springs signed a $31 million dollar contract extension with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays extends former Mountaineer pitcher

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor January 30, 2023

After a career season in 2022, former App State pitcher Jeffrey Springs signed a four-year, $31 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday.  “Honestly, I don't even know if it's...

App State wrestled Duke in front of a packed Varsity Gym Jan. 24, 2023.

Mountaineers get dominant win over Blue Devils

Trey Blake, Reporter January 27, 2023

No. 19 App State wrestling was back in Boone Tuesday, dominating the Duke Blue Devils 42-3. The Mountaineers came out blazing to start the night, taking the first nine matches while netting bonus points...

Graduate student guard Brooke Bigott attacks the Southern Miss. defense in App State's seven-point defeat Jan. 19.

Mountaineers go 1-1 in weekend of conference play

James Parker and Trey Blake January 26, 2023

App State women's basketball was back home over the weekend competing against the Southern Mississippi Lady Eagles on Jan. 19, and Saturday against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. They are recently...

Doug Gillin named Emily Dinsmore the next head coach of App State field hockey Jan. 17.

Dinsmore named Mountaineer field hockey coach

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor January 25, 2023

App State field hockey interim head coach Emily Dinsmore was named head coach of the team Jan. 17 by Director of Athletics Doug Gillin.  “Emily has been a key member of the program since she arrived...

Graduate student guard Tyree Boykin dribbles past a James Madison defender Jan. 7, 2023.

Students get a break, Mountaineer basketball keeps going

Kolby Shea, Reporter January 25, 2023

While exam season ended for students, the App State basketball season continued. During winter break, the Mountaineers won four games and lost four games. It was four and a half weeks on an emotional roller...

Frank Ponce returns to Boone as offensive coordinator after leaving one year ago to join the Miami coaching staff.

Ponce returns as offensive coordinator

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor January 23, 2023

App State announced Jan. 16 the hiring of Frank Ponce as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Ponce is a familiar face to the Mountaineers, serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks...

George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing a suit designed by Mitch Purgason before San Francisco’s home game vs. the Los Angeles Rams Oct. 3, 2022.

Mitch Purgason: Your favorite athletes’ tailor

Briggs Hudson, Reporter January 22, 2023

The realm of pro sports often involves a degree of professionalism and style, aspects often well visualized by the pregame walk into the stadium. Athletes often don high-end or luxury suits, with media...

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