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Graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice directs the App State offense against rival Georgia Southern. Brice finished his career as a Mountaineer undefeated at home, winning by an average of 19.5 points at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Mountaineer football shuts down Georgia Southern 27-3, celebrates Senior Day

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 27, 2021

App State took down Georgia Southern 27-3 on Senior Day at The Rock Saturday, completing its first perfect season at home since 2018.  “That was emotional. Those guys have done a lot for Appalachian...

Senior Adrian Delph jumps to a stop at the high post in App State's home opener. Delph scored 72 points across the Mountaineers' three games in the Gulf Coast Showcase.

Mountaineers win one, drop two at Gulf Coast Showcase

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter November 26, 2021

App State men’s basketball played in the Gulf Coast Showcase, a three-day tournament consisting of eight teams from across the country. The Mountaineers ended the tournament with a sixth place finish...

Super senior guard Michael Almonacy rises for a three-point attempt against Charlotte. Almonacy scored five points on 22% shooting against the 49ers.

Men’s basketball opens Gulf Coast Showcase against Delaware

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 22, 2021

App State men’s basketball tips off the Gulf Coast Showcase Monday against Delaware in Estero, Florida. The Mountaineers currently sit at 2-2 following a one-point loss at home against Charlotte.  After...

Redshirt freshman tight end Eli Wilson runs toward the end zone as a defender attempts to knock him out of bounds. Wilson scored his first career touchdown on a 10-yard pass from graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice against Troy.

Mountaineers surge past Trojans 45-7, clinch Sun Belt Championship berth

Drew Bailey, Reporter November 21, 2021

App State defeated the Troy Trojans 45-7 Saturday after dominating all three phases of the game. With the win, the Mountaineers clinched a spot in the Sun Belt Championship game and earned their third...

Senior Brooke Bigott commands the offense against the Tar Heels in Carmichael Arena. Bigott has recorded 15 points and 11 steals after starting the first four games of the season.

Mountaineers beat Eagles, get doubled by Tar Heels

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 20, 2021

App State women’s basketball challenged two in-state foes Sunday and Wednesday, beating North Carolina Central 80-66 and falling 89-44 against UNC-Chapel Hill.  “I’m really proud of our group....

Super senior Thomas Hennigan awaits a punt against Miami Sept. 11. Hennigan finished the game against the Hurricanes with three receptions for 28 yards.

Model of consistency: familiar face leads Mountaineers

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor November 18, 2021

Thomas Hennigan is no stranger to Mountaineer sports fans. The 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound super senior wide receiver from Greensboro, North Carolina, has made an FBS record 61 career starts, a record he...

Senior middle blocker Daryn Armstrong strikes the ball against Georgia Southern Nov. 7. The Mountaineers fell to the Eagles 1-3.

App State swept in home finale, announces coaching change

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 17, 2021

The Mountaineer volleyball team hosted Coastal Carolina in their home finale, losing the match in three straight sets.  The team went under a drastic change earlier in the week as former head coach...

Senior Ryan Brown, graduate student Daniel Smith and sophomore Ryan Teuscher lead the way for App State's men's cross country team at the Sun Belt Championships.

Mountaineer cross country season concludes at NCAA Regional Championships

Drew Bailey, Reporter November 16, 2021

App State’s cross country season came to a close Nov. 12 at the NCAA Division 1 Southeast Regional Championships.  The men finished 14th out of the 30 competing teams, and the women finished 18th...

Former head coach Sarah Strickland instructs junior forward Hayley Boyles ahead of App State’s 2-1 win over USC Upstate. Strickland led the Mountaineers to a 7-11-1 record during the 2021 season.

App State women’s soccer head coach transitions to new role

Alex Urquiza, Reporter November 15, 2021

App State’s head coach of women’s soccer will transition to a new role in the athletic department, according to Doug Gillin, director of athletics. Sarah Strickland has been in charge of the program...

Frederike Stegen celebrates with her teammates after finding junior midfielder Pauline Mangold for a game-tying goal against No. 22 Kent State.

German field hockey star breaks program assist record

Alex Urquiza, Reporter November 15, 2021

App State field hockey traveled to Bellarmine and secured a 4-2 victory over the Knights Oct. 10. What was supposed to be a normal conference matchup ended up becoming a game that will go down in university...

Mountaineers’ defense shines in 31-7 Heroes Day victory

Mountaineers’ defense shines in 31-7 Heroes Day victory

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 14, 2021

App State defeated South Alabama 31-7 on Heroes Day Saturday behind a dominant defensive performance by the Mountaineers.  “I can’t say enough good things about our defense,” head coach Shawn...

Sophomore Hannah Wang travels between holes during her practice at Hounds Ear Club. Wang helped her team to  the highest semester team GPA in program history in spring 2020.

Golfer Hannah Wang talks golf journey, abroad COVID-19 experience

Alex McCaskey, Reporter November 13, 2021

During the budding of COVID-19 last year, students had to leave campus. While some traveled home within the state and country or stayed in off-campus apartments in Boone, one App State golfer traveled...

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