Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

App State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz during Friday afternoon's championship press conference.

Mountaineers and Ragin’ Cajuns set for second straight Sun Belt Championship matchup

Silas Albright, Reporter December 6, 2019

The second installment of the Sun Belt Championship game is back at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, as App State (11-1, 7-1 Sun Belt) takes on Louisiana (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt). Kickoff is set for noon and...

Junior RB Darrynton Evans makes a cut during the 34-31 win over UNC in Chapel Hill Sept. 21.

Davis Gaither, Evans highlight all conference selections with POTY awards

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter December 5, 2019

After an 11-1 regular season finish, two away wins against Power 5 schools UNC and South Carolina, and a ticket to its second straight Sun Belt Championship game, App State football enjoyed sweeping success...

Sophomore guard Adrian Delph dribbles the ball during App State's 68-62 win over East Carolina on Nov. 12. Delph scored a game-high 19 points against St. Andrews.

Five score in double figures as Mountaineers beat St. Andrews 90-58

Silas Albright, Reporter December 3, 2019

App State men’s basketball knocked off D-II opponent St. Andrews 90-58 at the Holmes Convocation Center on Tuesday night. Sophomore guard Adrian Delph led the Mountaineers with 19 points off the bench...

Junior running back Darrynton Evans looks for a hole during App State's 35-13 win over Texas State on Nov. 24.

App State moves to No. 21 in College Football Playoff rankings

Moss Brennan, Reporter December 3, 2019

The Mountaineers moved up four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings to No. 21. They are directly behind fellow Group of Five schools Cincinnati (No. 20), Boise State (No. 19) and Memphis (No....

App State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz speaks postgame after the Mountaineers beat UNC 34-31 in Chapel Hill on Sept. 21.

Drinkwitz shares thoughts ahead of Sun Belt Championship against Louisiana

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter December 2, 2019

App State football is preparing for its Sun Belt Championship matchup against Louisiana on Saturday. Last Friday, the Mountaineers defeated Troy 48-13 which put their final regular season record at 11-1...

Junior WR Corey Sutton celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter with teammates. App State went on to beat Texas State 35-13 on Nov. 23.

Mountaineers third highest ranked G5 team in last poll of regular season

Silas Albright, Reporter December 1, 2019

After a convincing 48-13 win at Troy to improve to 11-1 on the season, App State came in at No. 20 in both the AP Top 25 and the USA Today Coaches Poll.  App State is now the third highest ranked Group...

App State to host Sun Belt Championship after 48-13 win at Troy

App State to host Sun Belt Championship after 48-13 win at Troy

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan November 29, 2019

In the final regular season game of the season, App State bowled over Troy 48-13 to clinch home field advantage in the Sun Belt Championship game against Louisiana. The game is Saturday, Dec. 7 at Kidd...

Junior WR Corey Sutton celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter with teammates. App State went on to beat Texas State 35-13 on Nov. 23.

Leading wide receiver Corey Sutton suffers ACL tear against Texas State, out for season

Silas Albright, Reporter November 24, 2019

App State star wide receiver Corey Sutton will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL against Texas State, the junior announced via Twitter on Nov. 24. Sutton leads the Mountaineers...

Junior running back Darrynton Evans looks for a hole during App State's 35-13 win over Texas State on Nov. 24.

Mountaineers ranked No. 22 in AP and Coaches Polls

Silas Albright, Reporter November 24, 2019

App State football is ranked No. 22 in both the AP and Coaches Polls this week after knocking off Texas State 35-13 on Nov. 23. It’s the third straight week the Mountaineers have been ranked in the Coaches...

App State wide receiver Corey Sutton scores a touchdown in the first quarter of App State's 35-13 win over Texas State in 2019. On Sept. 1, Sutton announced he was opting out of the 2020 season.

Mountaineers clinch Sun Belt East with 35-13 win over Texas State on Senior Day

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 23, 2019

Saturday was much more than an ordinary gameday in Boone, it was Senior Day for a record-setting senior class.  “It was just special, man,” fifth-year senior offensive lineman Victor Johnson said....

Junior guard Presha Stanley jumps with the ball and scores two points during an App State home game in 2018.

Lady Mountaineers fall to Gardner-Webb in home opener

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter November 23, 2019

The App State women’s basketball team had its home opener against Gardner-Webb on Friday night where they lost 67-56. Coming into this game, the Mountaineers were 0-3 on the season, with losses to VCU,...

Guard O'Showen Williams drives during App State's 68-62 win over East Carolina on Nov. 12. Williams and teammate Isaac Johnson inked pro deals with European teams this week.

Mountaineers remain undefeated at home with 64-55 win over Charlotte

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 22, 2019

App State men’s basketball defeated Charlotte 64-55 in a stiff defensive battle in front of another large crowd. The win keeps the Mountaineers perfect at home on the season, with their third victory...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Appalachian
$7650
$10000
Contributed
Our Goal