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App State head coach Shawn Clark leads the Mountaineers onto the field ahead of the 38-17 victory over Texas State at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas Nov. 7.

App State football knocks off Texas State 38-17 for fourth straight victory

Silas Albright, Reporter November 7, 2020

The Mountaineers (5-1 overall, 3-0 Sun Belt) used big plays from all over the roster in a 38-17 win at Texas State (1-8, 1-4) Saturday.   “They’re so much better than their record, I give (Texas...

App State senior quarterback Zac Thomas makes a throw during the Mountaineers' 45-17 homecoming win over Arkansas State Oct. 22.

Five takeaways from App State’s 31-13 victory at ULM

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor November 6, 2020

1. Mountaineers’ defense creating more turnovers After combining for only three takeaways in the last three games, App State had three interceptions in the second half of the game against UL-Monroe....

Center Noah Hannon has started every game at center for the Mountaineers since he arrived on campus in 2017.

“The Mayor:” Hannon leads Mountaineers on and off the field

Jayson James, Reporter November 4, 2020

As an experienced captain and centerpiece of the App State offensive line, captain and four-year starting center Noah Hannon is often the guy who teammates look to for guidance and answers about football,...

Before taking over this year as App State's interim head men's golf coach, Jason Allison (center) spent six years as an assistant on the Mountaineers' men's basketball coaching staff.

Allison navigates transition from basketball assistant to golf head coach

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor November 3, 2020

After the spring season was cut short for App State’s men’s golf team, the program needed a new head coach after Danny Forshey resigned. App State Athletic Director Doug Gillin reached out to Jason...

Senior midfielder/forward Tess Cairney holds off a defender during App State's 1-0 loss to Georgia Southern Oct. 11. Cairney and the Mountaineers ended their regular season on a high note, knocking off Coastal Carolina 1-0 Oct. 25 on Senior Day.

App State women’s soccer gets revenge against Coastal Carolina on senior night

Jhyrah DeLapp, Reporter November 2, 2020

App State women’s soccer ended its season with a 1-0 win over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Oct. 25, finishing the regular season at 4-8-1 overall and fourth out of six in the Sun Belt East Division.  Earlier...

App State seniors Kara Spicer (left) and Grace Morrison (right) make a play during the Mountaineers' loss to Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

App State volleyball falls to Coastal Carolina in home finale

Ben Brady, Reporter November 1, 2020

App State volleyball fell 3-0 to Sun Belt East Division leader Coastal Carolina in the Mountaineers’ home finale Saturday. The undefeated Chanticleers gave the Mountaineers their fourth straight loss.  “We...

App State picked up it's first road win of the year and moved to 2-0 in Sun Belt play with a 31-13 win over ULM Saturday.

App State wins second conference game with 31-13 win at ULM

Connor Davidson and Dan Davidson November 1, 2020

App State traveled to Monroe, Louisiana on Saturday to take on the Warhawks of ULM. Coming into the game, App State was 3-1, and ULM was 0-6. The Warhawks also had not led in a game at all this season....

East Forsyth High School offensive guard Jaden Lindsay (No. 74, pictured at left) is a reigning back-to-back 4A state champ. Lindsay committed to App State over Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Charlotte and more.

Top-ranked App State football commit Jaden Lindsay excited to join Mountaineers

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor October 28, 2020

Jaden Lindsay, a senior offensive guard at East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, committed to the Mountaineers back in May. The 6-foot-3, 270-pound lineman plans to graduate early and join the Mountaineers...

App State senior tight end Mike Evans celebrates after scoring the first touchdown of his career in App State's 45-17 win over Arkansas State Oct. 22.

Five takeaways from App State football vs. Arkansas State

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter October 27, 2020

1. Zac Thomas reminded fans why he was voted preseason Sun Belt OPOY Senior quarterback Zac Thomas was named the preseason Sun Belt offensive player of the year in August. Through the first three games,...

App State quarterback Zac Thomas prepares to take a snap from center Noah Hannon in App State's 45-17 win over Arkansas State Oct. 22. Thomas led the Mountaineers with 216 yards and four TD's through the air, along with 82 yards and a TD on the ground.

Mountaineers cruise past Red Wolves as Kidd Brewer Stadium hosts fans for first time in 2020

Silas Albright and Connor Davidson October 23, 2020

Although it looked a little different than normal years, App State football did something for the first time in 2020 during Thursday night’s 45-17 win over Sun Belt foe Arkansas State: play a game at...

App State volleyball fell to South Alabama in three games to open their season Oct. 9-10. The Mountaineers are back in action Friday and Saturday with a three match series against Georgia State.

App State volleyball swept by South Alabama in season-opening series

Jhyrah DeLapp, Reporter October 22, 2020

App State volleyball opened its 2020 season with a three-match series versus the South Alabama Jaguars. The first two games were played on Oct. 9 and the third on Oct. 10.  Although South Alabama won...

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