Appalachian State University Athletics

Appalachian State competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of college athletics with full scholarships and intense competition. The Mountaineers field 14 varsity sports teams with 430 total athletes, meaning about 2.2% of the 19,304 students compete at the varsity level. The athletic program distributes over $7 million in scholarships annually. App State plays in the Sun Belt Conference and maintains a heated rivalry with Western Carolina University. The football program has built a national reputation for giant-killing upsets, most famously defeating Michigan in 2007. The Mountaineers' teams benefit from passionate fan support in the Blue Ridge Mountains setting. Basketball and field hockey also compete at high levels within the conference.