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Redshirt senior guard Myles Tate attempts to move past the James Madison defense on Jan. 11.

App State puts the Dukes on ice on home turf

Tess McNally, Reporter January 14, 2025

App State’s men’s basketball team secured a strong win Saturday against the James Madison Dukes in Holmes Convocation Center.  Senior forward Jalil Beaubrun, junior guard Dior Conners, junior guard...

Junior guard Emily Hege drives through the lane in search of points for the Mountaineers against Coastal Carolina on Jan. 11.

Mountaineers women’s basketball holds on to defeat Chanticleers

Davis Lemons, Reporter January 13, 2025

App State women’s basketball took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Saturday, securing a close win 63-60. Coming into the game the Chanticleers were 12-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while...

Senior forward Jalil Beaubrun jumps for a dunk against Coastal Carolina on Jan. 8.

Men’s basketball defeats Coastal Carolina 74-51.

Davis Lemons, Reporter January 12, 2025

Wednesday night the App State men’s basketball team defeated Coastal Carolina 74-51 in the third game of their four-game home stand.  Graduate student forward CJ Huntley recorded a career-high 15...

Senior guard Zada Porter jumps for a lay-up against Troy on Jan. 9. Porter finished the night with 12 points.

App State women’s basketball’s winning streak ends against Troy

Clay Durban, Sports Editor January 12, 2025

App State women’s basketball took to the court Thursday, looking to continue their four-game win streak against the Troy Trojans. They ultimately failed, losing the game 85-68. The game started out...

The Mountaineers huddle together for a timeout during the game against Arkansas State on Dec. 29.

Mountaineers women’s basketball remain undefeated in conference play

Clay Durban, Sports Editor January 6, 2025

App State traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Saturday to face the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. The Mountaineers routed the Golden Eagles 76-56 to move about .500 on the season. The first quarter...

Graduate student forward CJ Huntley jumps to shoot the ball during the App State vs. Texas State game on Jan. 4.

Mountaineer men’s basketball cage the Bobcats to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Reporter January 6, 2025

The App State men’s basketball team took on Texas State in the second game of their four-game home stand Saturday.  The Mountaineers won 72-61, snapping their four-game losing streak. The Black and...

Redshirt senior guard Myles Tate examines the defense of Troy during the App State vs. Troy game on Jan. 2. Tate led App State in scoring with 20 points during the game.

App State men’s basketball losing streak continues with loss to Troy

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 4, 2025

App State men’s basketball returned home Thursday to play Troy for their first game against a Division I opponent in over a month. It was their first conference game in the Holmes Convocation Center....

Senior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson prepares to take the field during the App State vs. Southern Miss game on Oct. 28, 2023.

Kaedin Robinson enters transfer portal, announces commitment to UCLA

Clay Durban, Sports Editor January 3, 2025

This story was updated with new information Jan. 13. Senior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson announced his commitment to the UCLA Bruins Sunday. This means he will join fellow Mountaineer and friend,...

DJ Smith speaks to the App State football team at the App State vs. UNC-Charlotte game on Sept. 7, 2019.

DJ Smith hired as App State football defensive coordinator

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 2, 2025

App State announced Monday that DJ Smith will be the football team’s new defensive coordinator.  Smith was the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Missouri before...

Senior guard Eleyana Tafisi looks to attack the Arkansas State defense during the App State vs. Arkansas State game on Dec. 29.

Mountaineers women’s basketball takes conference opener against Red Wolves

Clay Durban, Sports Editor January 1, 2025

App State women’s basketball hosted the Arkansas State Red Wolves Sunday, opening conference play on a high note with a 77-62 win. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both sides unable...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar prepares to catch a snap from his teammate at the start of a play against ETSU on Aug. 31.

Aguilar enters the transfer portal

Clay Durban, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

Senior quarterback Joey Aguilar has entered the transfer portal, he announced on Instagram Tuesday. “Thank you to my coaches for believing in me and giving me a chance to play at this level,” Aguilar...

Senior guard Mara Neira attempting a shot against Columbia College on Nov. 6.

Mountaineers women’s basketball plays Grinch, beat Mercer 74-61 in pre-Christmas road trip

Clay Durban, Sports Editor December 24, 2024

The Mountaineers made the trip down to Macon, Georgia, to face the Mercer Bears Saturday, taking a dominant win 74-61. The Black and Gold almost immediately went up for good after junior forward Elena...

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