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App State huddles up to celebrate scoring a point at the Wofford Tournament, Sept. 2, 2022.

App State volleyball bounces back in weekend road trip

Ben Gosey, Reporter September 6, 2022

App State volleyball traveled to South Carolina over the weekend for the Wofford Tournament. This was the Mountaineers second tournament of the season after winning one game in the Charleston Southern...

Sophomore running back Nate Noel stiff arms UNC's Tony Grimes in App State's season opener Sept. 3, 2022.

5 takeaways from App State football’s shootout vs. UNC

Ben Brady, Reporter September 6, 2022

1. Chase Brice doesn’t shy away from big moments Redshirt senior quarterback Chase Brice’s fourth quarter performance alone could be considered a solid game for a college quarterback.  Facing...

Redshirt senior quarterback Chase Brice winds up for a pass against Carolina Sept. 3, 2022. Brice threw for 361 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in the 63-61 thriller.

Mountaineers fall in heartbreaking, sellout opener, 63-61

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor September 4, 2022

App State dropped its season opener versus North Carolina Saturday in a 63-61 shootout. Despite a 40-point fourth quarter rally, the Mountaineers came up short in a game that featured 1,231 total yards...

Mountaineer fans show their support during a 31-7 victory over South Alabama Nov. 13, 2021. App State is expecting a record crowd at Kidd Brewer Stadium for the 2022 season opener versus North Carolina.

Guide to Game Day: UNC

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor September 2, 2022

App State football welcomes North Carolina to Boone Saturday, and according to head coach Shawn Clark, the university is expecting a record-breaking 40,000-plus fans to attend the event.  “This will...

Former App State receiver Jalen Virgil gallops past South Alabama defenders Nov. 13, 2021. Virgil signed as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos and earned a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Former Mountaineers make official NFL rosters

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Two Mountaineers have officially added their names to the NFL ranks. Former App State defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor made the official 53-man roster for the Detroit Lions Tuesday after signing as...

App State volleyball celebrates its set-winning point against ETSU to put them up 2-0 in their August 18, 2022, exhibition match.

Volleyball opens 1-2, Rumely Noble secures first win

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor August 30, 2022

App State volleyball opened its first season under head coach Sarah Rumely Noble Aug. 26, competing in the Charleston Southern Tournament. The Mountaineers returned home 1-2, sweeping their first match...

Senior cheerleader Hector Sanchez running through the end-zone carrying the App State flag after a touchdown.

Mountaineers and Wolfpack agree to home-and-home football series

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor August 30, 2022

App State and NC State agreed to a home-and-home football series taking place in 2025-26. The Mountaineers host the Wolfpack for the first time in Kidd Brewer Stadium Sept. 6, 2025. NC State plays host...

Junior defender Mumu Guisasola challenges a Liberty opponent for the ball in a 0-0 draw Aug. 18, 2022.

App State soccer kicks off season in scoreless draw with Liberty

Alex Urquiza, Reporter August 23, 2022

App State soccer kicked off its season with a scoreless draw against Liberty University at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex Thursday. The Mountaineers celebrated Senior Night, recognizing five players: Kerry...

App State released a new app Monday, providing information and services for fans of every Mountaineer sports team.

App State Athletics launches official app for Mountaineer sports

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor August 17, 2022

App State introduced the official App State Athletics App Monday, available on the App Store and Google Play.  The App State Athletics App was designed to serve Mountaineer fans by providing easy access...

App State football head coach Shawn Clark leads his team into Kidd Brewer Stadium for the first time during his second season in the role Sept. 18, 2021. Clark opens his third season as the Mountaineer head coach in 2022 against North Carolina.

Mountaineers welcome Tar Heels for football season opener

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor August 17, 2022

App State kicks off its 2022 football season against North Carolina in Kidd Brewer Stadium Sept. 3.  The Mountaineers and Tar Heels have met twice before, splitting the two matchups. North Carolina...

Kidd Brewer Stadium, formerly Conrad Stadium, during an App State football game in the 1980s.

Looking back: Kidd Brewer Stadium over the years

Ben Brady and Kurt Zottl August 13, 2022

Over its 60-year history, Kidd Brewer Stadium, also known as “The Rock,” has become one of the most intimidating venues for opposing football programs to compete in. The Mountaineers have compiled...

Volleyball head coach Sarah Rumely Noble poses with Athletic Director Doug Gillin at her introductory press conference for App State Jan. 20, 2022.

Mountaineer volleyball ready to win with new look team

Ben Gosey, Reporter August 8, 2022

A new era is upon the Mountaineers as the volleyball season opener closes in. App State is excited to kick off the new season after hiring Sarah Rumely Noble as its new head coach. “I want to build...

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