The Appalachian State field hockey team opened the 2026 season with a 1‑0 victory over Towson on Saturday, a win that extended the Mountaineers’ unbeaten streak against the Tigers to five straight meetings.
Senior forward Sarah Callery delivered the game‑winner in sudden‑death overtime, slipping a low shot past the Towson keeper after a crisp pass from teammate Kassie Paul.
Goalie Dakota Anderson earned her first career start and posted a clean sheet, preserving the shutout and giving the Mountaineers a perfect start to the campaign.
Overtime Decisiveness
The match remained deadlocked at 0‑0 through the first half and into the fourth quarter, with both defenses holding firm until the extra period sparked a flurry of activity.
Coach Emily Dinsmore’s perfect record against Towson improved to 4‑0, and her squad’s discipline shone as they earned two penalty corners and forced three saves before the game‑winning strike.
Looking ahead, the Mountaineers will host Georgetown on Sunday at noon, aiming to extend their early‑season momentum as they begin a weekend series in the High Country.