Mountaineers Head South for Rematch Revenge against Coastal Carolina in Conway
ASF StaffFeb 17, 2026 · 2 min read · 12 views
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On Wednesday morning (February 18, 2026) the App State women’s basketball team is rolling down to Conway, South Carolina, for 11:00 a.m. ET tip-off against Coastal Carolina at the HTC Center. It’s the fourth Education Day game of the season, meaning plenty of young fans will be in the stands learning about hustle, heart, and why you never underestimate a team from the mountains.
What Really Happened Earlier?
This one’s a rematch with extra spice. Back on January 7 in Boone, the Chanticleers handed App State a tough 69-53 loss, Coastal’s defense clamped down, and the Mountaineers couldn’t find their shooting touch. That defeat was part of a rough patch, but fast-forward to now: App State just snapped a three-game skid with a gritty 73-67 overtime thriller over Georgia State on Pink Day (February 14). The squad showed real fight in that extra period, with Elena Pericic dropping 18 points and the team rallying like they’d been saving energy for this exact moment.
Coastal Carolina comes in at 12-15 overall (5-9 in Sun Belt play), fresh off closing their home schedule and looking to keep momentum. They’re solid at home, but App State arrives with fresh confidence and a point to prove: nobody gets the last laugh in a rivalry like this without a fight. The Mountaineers (11-14, 4-10 Sun Belt) have been building resilience all season, rebounding tough losses, leaning on their depth, and turning Education Days into motivation boosters.
Expect a fast-paced battle
App State’s got the grit to push the tempo, while Coastal will try to control the glass and slow things down. With students watching and the road energy cranked up, this could be the spark that reignites a late-season surge. The coach’s crew knows revenge tastes sweeter on the opponent’s floor.
Tip-off is 11:00 a.m. ET—stream it on ESPN+ if you’re not road-tripping to Conway yourself. Boone, send some good vibes south. The Mountaineers are ready to climb back into the win column and remind everyone why App State hoops are always worth watching.
After all, what’s a rematch without a little payback? Let’s go get it, ladies.
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