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App State junior guard and leading scorer Justin Forrest drives during the Mountaineers' 64-55 win over Charlotte on Nov. 21.

Mountaineers struggle in second half, fall to Louisiana

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor January 9, 2020

On Monday night, App State fell to Sun Belt conference foe Louisiana 81-73, dropping the third of its last four games and resulting in a 9-7 overall record.  The Mountaineers sprinted to an early 34-19...

Sophomore guard Adrian Delph dunks in App State's loss at NC State on Dec. 29. Delph recorded his first career double double in the loss to Georgia State on Thursday.

Mountaineers get off to slow start, fall 69-60 to Georgia State for first Sun Belt loss

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter January 3, 2020

After starting off 2-0 in Sun Belt play, the App State basketball team suffered its first conference loss, falling 69-60 to the Georgia State Panthers. This was the team's second straight loss after...

Junior guard Justin Forrest finished with a game-high 25 points in App State's 72-60 loss at NC State on Dec. 29.

Mountaineers come up short at NC State despite strong defensive effort

Silas Albright, Reporter December 29, 2019

Although App State fell to NC State 72-60 on Sunday, the Mountaineers trailed by two with just under 10 minutes left in the second half.  “Basketball is a game of runs,” junior guard and leading...

Junior running back Darrynton Evans runs with the ball during the first quarter of App State's matchup with Coastal Carolina on Sept. 28.

Darrynton Evans to forego senior season, declares for NFL draft

Moss Brennan, Reporter December 25, 2019

Junior running back Darrynton Evans has declared for the 2020 NFL and will forego his senior season. Evans has amassed 2,884 yards, 25 rushing touchdowns, six receiving touchdowns, three kick return...

App State hoisted the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy for the second straight year after beating UAB 31-17.

Photo Gallery: R + L New Orleans Carriers Bowl

Moss Brennan, Reporter December 23, 2019

App State defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 31-17 on Dec. 21 in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. This was the second straight year the Mountaineers have won the New Orleans and the first...

Junior wide receiver Thomas Hennigan celebrates after catching his second touchdown of the game to put the Mountaineers up 31-17.

Clark leads Mountaineers to historic fifth straight bowl win with 31-17 victory over UAB

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan December 22, 2019

The Mountaineers traveled 758 miles to slay a dragon, make history, send the seniors off with another bowl victory and give Shawn Clark his first win as head coach inside the famed Mercedes-Benz Superdome.  "It's...

App State came away victorious in the 2019 Sun Belt Championship game against the University of Louisiana 45-38. This is the Mountaineers fourth consecutive Sun Belt championship. Junior running back Darryton Evans has three total touchdowns and junior quarterback Zac Thomas threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns.

Back in the Bayou: Mountaineers set for second straight New Orleans Bowl

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan December 20, 2019

The bright lights of the Big Easy aren’t new for the App State football team as they get ready to face the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Saturday night.  “I...

Athletics receives $1 million from anonymous donor

Athletics receives $1 million from anonymous donor

Silas Albright, Reporter December 19, 2019

App State Athletics has received a $1 million pledge from an anonymous donor. The gift was donated through the “A Mountaineer Impact” initiative which began in February of 2017, according to a press...

From “1-0” each week to 12-1 with a shot at their fifth straight bowl win

From “1-0” each week to 12-1 with a shot at their fifth straight bowl win

Silas Albright, Reporter December 18, 2019

With the regular season over, App State football has one game left to attain one of its long-term goals.  As fans have gotten used to hearing over the course of the season, the Mountaineers place a...

Senior linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither has had quite the career in his time playing for the Mountaineers. After his breakout junior season with 105 stops, Davis-Gaither currently has 76 and will likely be a major contributing player to the team's success in the postseason.

Linebacker Davis-Gaither enjoys senior year success

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter December 17, 2019

Despite a transitional year with the coaching change, the App State football team is enjoying some of its greatest success since moving up to Football Bowl Subdivision competition. Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz...

Mountaineer at the helm: Shawn Clark officially named App State football head coach

Mountaineer at the helm: Shawn Clark officially named App State football head coach

Silas Albright, Reporter December 13, 2019

Former all-American Mountaineer offensive lineman and assistant coach Shawn Clark was officially announced as App State’s 22nd head coach in program history Friday afternoon.  “It is a great day...

Source: Shawn Clark expected to be named head coach Friday

Source: Shawn Clark expected to be named head coach Friday

Moss Brennan, Reporter December 11, 2019

Shawn Clark is expected to be named head football coach Friday, a source with knowledge of the process told The Appalachian. The App State board of trustees will hold a conference call to officially...

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