App State Women’s Basketball Ends the Drought in a Big Win

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Mountaineer Nation, if you thought Saturday February 14, 2026 was just another chilly Boone afternoon, think again, the App State women’s basketball team turned the Holmes Convocation Center into a pink-powered party zone and walked away with a heart-pounding 73-67 overtime victory over Georgia State. It was the kind of game that reminds you why we love college basketball, the drama, comebacks, and enough clutch moments to make your coffee go cold while you yell at the screen.

How it happens 

The Mountaineers had been stuck in a three-game skid that felt longer than a winter hike up Grandfather Mountain and losses piling up and confidence taking a hit. But on Pink Day, with the crowd decked out in support and the vibes high, App State flipped the script. They jumped out to a 19-14 lead after the first quarter, thanks to sharp shooting and that trademark mountain grit. Things got bumpy in the second (only 7 points scored), but the third quarter brought the fire and a 20-point explosion that had fans on their feet.

Georgia State, to their credit, refused to roll over. They stormed back in the fourth with a massive 28-point outburst to force overtime, talk about turning a quiet afternoon into pure chaos. In the extra period, though, the Mountaineers showed why they’re never out of it. Elena Pericic led the charge with 18 points, including some timely buckets that kept the pressure on. Addie Biel dominated the glass with 10 rebounds, and Daisia Mitchell dished out key assists to keep the offense flowing. When Emma Smith knocked down a crucial free throw with just six seconds left in OT, the Holmes Center erupted like they’d just won the Sun Belt title.

Final Score: App State 73, Georgia State 67. 

The win snaps the drought and bumps the team to 11-14 overall (4-10 in Sun Belt play). It wasn’t pretty the whole way, turnovers and cold stretches crept in but the resilience? That’s pure App State. The coach’s crew dug deep, leaned on each other, and turned Pink Day into a celebration worth remembering.

Up Next

The Mountaineers hit the road for a quick Education Day tilt at Coastal Carolina on Wednesday, February 18 at 11 a.m. (prime time for early risers and class-skippers with good excuses). Then it’s off to Harrisonburg for a Saturday showdown with James Madison. After this emotional rollercoaster, expect the squad to come out swinging, because when the mountains call, the Mountaineers answer.