A Promising Start for the Mountaineers
Appalachian State field hockey opened the 2026 season with a 1‑0 overtime victory over Towson, extending a streak that now spans five consecutive opening‑day wins.
Freshman net‑minder Dakota Anderson earned her first career shutout, turning away four shots in the extra period and preserving the clean sheet that set the tone for the campaign.
The decisive moment came when Kassie Paul threaded a perfect pass to Sarah Callery, who slipped the ball past the Towson keeper to clinch the win and spark a roar from the packed stands in Boone.
Head coach Emily Dinsmore, now 4‑0 against Towson and unbeaten in every season‑opening assignment, praised the composure of her young squad while emphasizing the need to stay focused as the schedule ramps up.
The Mountaineers will host Georgetown later this week, aiming to carry the momentum into a weekend series that could define their early‑season trajectory in the competitive conference.