Appalachian State University

North Carolina's top Republican, State House Speaker Thom Tillis, has said a proposed gay marriage ban is not about rights. North Carolina's top Republican, State House Speaker Thom Tillis, has said a proposed gay marriage ban is not about rights. At a Student Government Association-sponsored town hall meeting on Monday at the Appalachian State University, Tillis was asked about the proposed constitutional amendment, which will go before voters in May. When student Catherine Hopkins questioned how Tillis reconciled the amendment with the Pledge of Allegiance, he denied the measure was about rights. ?My understanding of the Constitution is, it's largely in place to protect the rights of the citizens. How do you see that amendment defending liberty and justice for all?? she asked. ?My difficulty [with the measure] has to do with the role of government and the extent to which government imposes its will on personal lives,? he said, the Watauga Democrat reported. ?But there are a large num

Donald Sims sets Appalachian State career scoring mark in 91-71 win over Milligan. Donald Sims scored 24 points to become Appalachian State's career scoring leader as the Mountaineers defeated Milligan 91-71 on Thursday night.

In Luck? Panthers secure No. 1 pick in draft, perhaps chance to draft Stanford's Luck. It took a rare Sunday off for the Carolina Panthers to finally win something big this season ? the No. 1 overall draft pick.

Mike Smith has 20 points and 16 rebounds, leads ETSU to 79-51 victory over Appalachian State. Mike Smith had 20 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, leading East Tennessee State to a 79-51 victory over former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State on Friday at the Cancun Governor's Cup.

Johnson scores 24, Texas State ends 7-game losing streak with 79-68 win over Appalachian State. Cameron Johnson scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Texas State defeated Appalachian State 79-68 on Thursday night in the Cancun Governor's Cup to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Nigon hits 3-pointer in final seconds to lift Colorado State over Appalachian State 82-79. Adam Nigon hit a 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining and Colorado State defeated Appalachian State 82-79 in the Cancun Governor's Cup on Wednesday night.

Despite shrinking budgets, these 100 schools deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.. Despite shrinking budgets, these 100 schools deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.

Sims scores 23 points as Appalachian State holds off Robert Morris late rally in a 71-66 win. Donald Sims scored 23 points and Appalachian State held off a late rally, beating Robert Morris 71-66 on Saturday in a matchup of the nation's two youngest coaches.

Stephen F. Austin QB Moses, Colgate RB Eachus highlight AP's FCS All-America team. Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jeremy Moses helped transform a program that went 0-11 in his freshman year into a conference champion and capped his record-breaking career with an All-American season.

Milson scores 18, UNC Wilmington hits 14 3-pointers in 81-69 victory over Wake Forest. Freshman Tanner Milson scored 18 points and hit five of North Carolina-Wilmington's season-high 14 3-pointers in an 81-69 rout of Wake Forest on Sunday.

Clark scores 15 points, fNo. 9 Georgetown keeps Sims in check, routs Appalachian State 89-60. Jason Clark scored 15 points, Austin Freeman added 14 and No. 9 Georgetown rebounded from its first loss of the season with an 89-60 victory over Appalachian State on Sunday.

Matt Szczur accounts for 5 TDs as Villanova beats Appalachian State 42-24 in FCS quarterfinal. Receiver Matt Szczur rushed for three touchdowns, passed for one and caught another to lead Villanova to a 42-24 win over Appalachian State on Saturday in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinal.

Matt Szcur accounts for 4 TDs as Villanova beats Appalachian State 42-24 in FCS quarterfinals. Receiver Matt Szcur rushed for two touchdown, passed for one and caught another to lead Villanova to a 42-24 win over Appalachian State on Saturday in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinal.

Boise State president takes fresh aim at BCS after mistake was found in final ranking. Boise State President Bob Kustra is taking another swing at the Bowl Championship Series, this time condemning the system that determines the national championship and other postseason games for being allowed to operate under a shroud of secrecy.

Sims scores 28 points, Booth adds 22 as Appalachian State pulls away from Samford 78-69. Donald Sims scored 28 points and Jeremi Booth had 22 to lead Appalachian State to a 78-69 win over Samford on Saturday.

Presley's 3 scores help Appalachian State advance past Western Illinois 42-14 in FCS playoffs. Quarterback DeAndre Presley rushed for 264 yards and two touchdowns to lead Appalachian State to a 42-14 victory on Saturday against Western Illinois in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

Goudelock ties career-high with 33 as College of Charleston defeats Davidson 82-73. Andrew Goudelock tied his career-high with 33 points as College of Charleston rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat Davidson 82-73 on Thursday night in the Southern Conference opener for both teams.

Wattad scores 21 as Chattanooga comes from behind to beat Appalachian State 81-69. Omar Wattad scored 21 points to help Chattanooga post an 81-69 comeback victory over Appalachian State in the Southern Conference opener on Thursday night.

5 Coastal Carolina turnovers help Western Illinois win 17-10 in 1st round of playoffs. Quarterback Matt Barr's second rushing touchdown of the game with 1:50 remaining gave Western Illinois a 17-10 victory over Coastal Carolina on Saturday in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.

Jenkins, Ezeli and Vanderbilt late run help Commodores hold off Appalachian State 86-73. John Jenkins scored 21 points and Festus Ezeli added a career-high 18 and to lead Vanderbilt to an 86-73 win over Appalachian State on Saturday.