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Clayton Deskins arrodillado en lo que una vez se llamó Conrad Stadium durante su tiempo como jugador de fútbol americano en App State de 1968 a 1971.

Clayton Deskins immortalized in history as first Black football player at App State

Max Schwanz, Reporter January 29, 2025

Following the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, App State became an officially integrated university in 1965, according to Appalachian Today. In 1968, three years after the integration, the university...

App State men’s basketball defeats the Warhawks in Monroe

App State men’s basketball defeats the Warhawks in Monroe

Max Schwanz, Reporter January 29, 2025

The Mountaineers won 66-58 on the road against the University of Louisiana Monroe Saturday. This was the first matchup between the teams in Monroe since February 2023. With this win, Dustin Kerns remains...

From left, senior guard Asjah Inniss, senior guard J’Mani Ingram, senior forward Samantha LaFon and senior guard Eleyana Tafisi celebrating after a win against Georgia Southern on Jan. 25.

App State women’s basketball clip Eagles’ wings, win against Georgia Southern

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter January 29, 2025

App State women’s basketball successfully defended home court Saturday against Georgia Southern. The Mountaineers won an eventful rivalry game 60-56. The Mountaineers had issues with ball control...

Three Mountaineers set records for women’s track and field in Orange and Purple Invitational

Three Mountaineers set records for women’s track and field in Orange and Purple Invitational

Davis Lemons, Reporter January 29, 2025

Senior distance runner Jasmine Donohue headlined the App State women’s track and field team’s efforts at the Orange and Purple Invitational in Clemson, South Carolina, Friday and Saturday.  Donohue...

DJ Smith in a huddle with App State players during their game against Charlotte on Sept. 21, 2019.

DJ Smith returns home to App State in new role as defensive coordinator

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter January 28, 2025

New App State football defensive coordinator DJ Smith already has a storied history with the Mountaineers, both as a player and coach.  Smith is eager to write a new chapter in his story, this time...

App State softball player’s silhouette during the App State vs. James Madison game on April 19.

App State softball hopes to knock it out of the park in 2025

Fran Murphy, Reporter January 27, 2025

The Mountaineers’ revamped softball roster looks to do damage in the upcoming 2025 season. More than half of the Black and Gold’s players from last season are gone, and along with a change in the head...

Right-handed pitcher Jackson Steensma pitches during the App State vs. Marshall game on March 30.

App State baseball looks for third consecutive 30 win season

Kieran Murphy, Reporter January 27, 2025

It’s been over six months since App State’s baseball team last played a game on Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium and the long-awaited day of their return is inching closer and closer.  The...

App State men’s basketball suffers first loss in six games

App State men’s basketball suffers first loss in six games

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 27, 2025

App State men’s basketball lost to Arkansas State Thursday in a road clash between two of the Sun Belt’s top teams by a score of 65-55. Junior guard Alonzo Dodd, junior guard Dior Conners, senior...

Junior guard Zada Porter takes a free throw during the App State vs. Old Dominion game on Jan. 23. Porter racked up a total of 15 points during the game with an additional 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

Mountaineers avenge Monarchs, defeat conference rivals

Trey Blake and Fran Murphy January 25, 2025

App State women’s basketball began their four-game homestretch with a 74-66 victory Thursday against Old Dominion. The Mountaineers returned the favor following a 78-71 Monarch home victory on Jan....

141-pound redshirt freshman Aldo Hernandez takes down his opponent in a winning match against Duke on Jan. 20.

Mountaineers destroy Blue Devils 45-5 in second straight ACC Matchup

Trey Blake, Reporter January 25, 2025

On the second night of a two-day ACC slate, App State wrestling put the woes of Sunday’s 30-11 defeat at the hand of the No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies to bed as they dismantled the Duke Blue Devils 45-5....

Graduate student forward CJ Huntley attempts a shot against James Madison on Jan. 11.

App State men’s basketball complete regular season sweep of Dukes

Parker Egeland, Reporter January 24, 2025

App State men’s basketball team traveled to Harrisonburg, Virginia, Saturday to take on the James Madison Dukes in the second game of their four-game road trip. They won the game 58-50. Junior guard...

Nichols sets women’s track and field program record in Virginia Tech Invitational

Nichols sets women’s track and field program record in Virginia Tech Invitational

Davis Lemons, Reporter January 24, 2025

The App State women’s track and field team wrapped up their second event of the season Saturday at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Freshman pole vaulter Lilly Nichols set...

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