App States 2026 APPSPY Awards highlight standout student-athletes and coaches, showcasing their athletic prowess and academic achievements. Savannah Dada-Mascoll and Ethan Lipham earn Female and Male Athlete of the Year, respectively. Annie Richards and JohnMark Bentley win Coach of the Year for womens cross country and wrestling. Field hockey secures the Mountaineer Cup, with notable mentions of wrestlings comeback and an overtime win. Academic excellence is recognized with Sarah Callerys Brakefield Award and scholarships for Jonathan Wilson, Ava Studney, and others. The awards celebrate Mountaineer pride, fostering future champions in sports and academics.

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Luke Wilson, a seven-foot center from Appalachian State, has committed to Syracuse, following a line of successful big men from Boone, North Carolina. Wilson averaged 10.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game last season, earning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year honors. Coach Dustin Kerns two-big system has produced NBA talent, and Wilson, who was raw when he arrived, is ready to make an impact at Syracuse with his slick footwork, passing skills, and defensive prowess.

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Syracuse Orange makes quick transfer moves, losing Tyler Betsey to BYU and gaining Luke Wilson from Appalachian State. Wilson, a Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, is expected to bolster the Oranges defense and interior game. More transfers on the way.

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Purdue Boilermakers season ends with a loss in March Madness, but coach Matt Painter is already looking to rebuild through the transfer portal. A potential target is Luke Wilson, a six-foot-nine center from Appalachian State, who could pair well with Caden Pierce, their first portal pickup.

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CJ Huntley, a former Appalachian State basketball star, made his NBA debut with the Phoenix Suns, scoring his first pro points and marking the end of a seventy-three-year drought for the program. After going undrafted, Huntley signed a two-way deal with Phoenix, impressing in the G League and preparing for a homecoming game against the Charlotte Hornets.

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Southern Miss Stuns App State in Sun Belt Tournament, Advancing to Semifinals

Southern Miss, the eighth seed, pulled off a major upset, defeating fourth-seeded App State 86-73 in the Sun Belt Tournament quarterfinals. The Golden Eagles built a 16-point halftime lead and held on for the 13-point victory, securing their spot in the semifinals. App States star guard, Alonzo Dodd, left the game with an injury, shifting momentum in favor of Southern Miss. Despite App States second-half comeback, led by Eren Banks season-high 18 points, Southern Miss maintained their lead, ending App States 19-win season.

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App State Mountaineers secure number four seed in Sun Belt Tournament, with Luke Wilson earning Defensive Player of the Year honors. They face the winner of Southern Miss vs. Texas State in the first round, aiming for three straight wins to secure the leagues automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. With a strong defense and offensive rebounding, theyve won eight of their last eleven games and hold a solid record at the Pensacola venue. Catch the action live on ESPN+ and local radio stations.

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Appalachian State Universitys student-athletes shine academically, with 229 earning spots on the Chancellors List or Deans List for the fall 2025 semester. The athletic department maintains a cumulative GPA above 3.0 for the 27th consecutive semester. Standout sports include soccer, softball, track and field, cheerleading, and wrestling, demonstrating the athletes commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

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