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Junior running back Cam Peoples celebrates after scoring his first touchdown of the day against the University of Louisiana at Monroe Oct. 30. Peoples found the end zone twice in the 59-28 beating of the Warhawks.

Mountaineers continue Sun Belt quest against struggling Red Wolves

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 2, 2021

App State football travels to Jonesboro, Arkansas, Nov. 6 to take on the 1-7 Red Wolves of Arkansas State.  “They’re very athletic, and they throw the ball all over the field,” head coach Shawn...

Sophomore forward Breckyn Monteith celebrates one of her two goals against Little Rock Oct. 24. The Mountaineers held on to defeat the Trojans 2-1.

App State women’s soccer wins two conference awards

Alex Urquiza, Reporter November 2, 2021

App State women’s soccer won their final two games of the conference season against Louisiana and Little Rock Oct. 21 and 24. However, there was more to celebrate for the  Mountaineers that week.  App...

Super senior receiver Malik Williams beats ULM safety Nick Roberts to the ball in the end zone to score App State's second touchdown of the day. Williams’ 15th career receiving touchdown earns him eighth most in App State history.

App State trounces ULM 59-28, two Mountaineers break records

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 30, 2021

App State defeated the University of Louisiana at Monroe 59-28 in its annual homecoming game Saturday to become bowl-eligible for the seventh straight year.  “All week long, the message has been...

Junior running back Cam Peoples celebrates a touchdown in a 31-30 win over the Thundering Herd. The Mountaineers will soon compete with Marshall every season.

Rivalry renewed: Marshall joins Sun Belt as third new addition

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor October 29, 2021

After two schools joined the conference in three days, the Sun Belt has added another to the roster, one very familiar to App State and its fans. Marshall University accepted an invitation to the Sun...

App State wide receiver Cory Sutton scores a touchdown against Coastal Carolina Oct. 20. The Mountaineers went on to upset the No. 14 Chanticleers 30-27 in App State’s second upset win over a ranked opponent, after the 2007 game against Michigan.

App State prepares for homecoming matchup against ULM

Ben Brady, Reporter October 29, 2021

App State welcomes Sun Belt opponent University of Louisiana Monroe Saturday for its annual homecoming game. The Mountaineers hope to jump to 6-2 on the year, while the Warhawks attempt to avoid falling...

Sophomore setter Sophie Cain sets up senior middle blocker Daryn Armstrong for the kill. The Mountaineers dropped both matches last weekend after going 2-0 the weekend before.

Mountaineer volleyball finishes 0-2 in Texas road trip

Ben Gosey, Reporter October 28, 2021

App State volleyball team traveled to Texas this weekend to play against the University of Texas Arlington and Texas State, dropping both matches and falling to 7-15 on the season. The Mountaineers...

Sophomore forward Breckyn Monteith battles away from a Little Rock defender. Monteith has scored three goals in the last two games and has eight total on the season.

App State women’s soccer heals losing streak with 2-match victory

Alex Urquiza, Reporter October 27, 2021

App State women’s soccer secured a 2-0 victory over Louisiana Oct. 21 at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. The Mountaineers earned their first win in conference play, putting an end to an eight-game...

App State defeated Old Dominion in S.B. Ballard Stadium in a 49-0 trouncing in 2015. The Mountaineers have won by an average of 36.5 points in their two meetings with the Monarchs.

Old Dominion joins Sun Belt Conference

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 27, 2021

Old Dominion University accepted its invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference Wednesday, pushing the league to 14 programs and 12 football teams.  "We are thrilled to welcome Old Dominion University...

The Mountaineer women’s cross country team celebrates their first place finish at the Wildcat XC Classic. The women secured nine of the top 10 spots en route to their victory.

Mountaineer cross country teams finish first at Wildcat XC Classic

Ben Beechhold, Reporter October 27, 2021

App State’s cross country teams competed in the Wildcat XC Classic in Charlotte Friday. Both teams finished in first place out of eight teams. The women’s team had 20 points and the men’s team had...

Southern Miss defeated App State 21-20 in 2014 in the only ever matchup between the two programs. After the Mountaineers scored a late touchdown to come within one point, the Golden Eagles blocked the extra point attempt and won by one.

Sun Belt welcomes Southern Miss, first addition since 2015

Dan Davidson and Cameron Burnett October 26, 2021

The University of Southern Mississippi accepted its invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference Friday. App State welcomes new competition, a team that defeated the Mountaineers in 2014 21-20 in the...

Senior midfielders Anna Smarrelli and Friederike Stegen challenge a Kent State attack by Clara Rodriguez Seto. The Mountaineers struggled to contain Rodriguez Seto as she scored both goals in the 2-1 victory for the No. 22 Golden Flashes.

App State field hockey falls to No. 22 Kent State on Senior Day

Ben Brady, Reporter October 25, 2021

App State field hockey dropped its senior day matchup against No. 22 Kent State 2-1 in overtime Friday. The Mountaineers complete their home schedule 4-2, and sit at 6-7 overall with two regular season...

Junior goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston rises up to prevent an Arkansas State score. Eagleston secured seven saves during the match against the Red Wolves.

App State soccer falls twice, finishes conference road schedule 0-5

Kurt Zottl, Reporter October 24, 2021

The Mountaineer women’s soccer team closed out their road schedule Oct. 15 and 17, dropping tight contests to the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Arkansas State.   The match against ULM started...

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