A Second-Half Turnaround
The Mountaineers opened their season with a hard‑fought contest against Campbell, falling behind early before a flurry of activity in the second half turned the tide. Campbell had equalized in the 54th minute, but the lead changed hands just 33 seconds later when sophomore forward Libby Bermingham struck for the second time.
Bermingham’s brace was backed by a relentless work ethic, as she logged five shots on goal, three of them on target, and contributed to a total of 16 attempts by the Mountaineers. Her quick succession of goals shifted momentum decisively in App State’s favor.
Between the posts, goalkeeper Hanna Skogsfors delivered six saves, five of them in the opening half, preserving the team’s chances during Campbell’s early surge. Anaya Jones earned her first start as a Mountaineer and played the full 90 minutes, while defenders Lucy Harrington and Maddie Williams anchored the back line, logging the entire match and helping the squad maintain defensive stability.
The victory marks the Mountaineers’ first win of the season and sets up a much‑anticipated clash with Western Carolina on August 20, 2026 at 6 p.m., a game that will feature a vuvuzela giveaway for the first 150 fans in attendance.