Mountaineers to Face Davidson in Sunday Matchup

BOONE – The App State field hockey team (2-3) takes on Davidson (2-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Mountaineers look to bounce back after Friday's loss to Wake Forest.
 
The Matchup

• Who: App State at Davidson
• Where: Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field // Davidson, N.C. 
• When: September 15 // 1 p.m.

 
Last Time Out
The Mountaineers fell to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Friday's matchup to a score of 4-1. Sarah Perkins was the lone goal scorer against Wake Forest, scoring her first goal of the season. Claire Grenis finished with eight saves on Friday, a career high for the senior. 
 
Scouting the Mountaineers
The Mountaineers come into this matchup winning 11 of their last 15 games, dating back to last season.  
 
The Mountaineers have pressed the attack, leading the MAC with 96 shots and 35 corners.
 
App State was picked to finish second in the 2024 MAC Conference standings by the league's coaches. The team tied for first in the MAC last season after once again, tying a program-record for wins in a season with 14 and rattling off a nine-game winning streak to end the regular season. 
 
The 2024 Mountaineer squad will feature six players who garnered All-MAC selections in 2023. Midfielder Lisa Boekaar earned All-MAC first-team honors, while the trio of Charlotte Bosma, Grace Ball and Sophia Baxter earned All-MAC second team honors. Florine Koopman and Sophia Baxter were also both named to the All-MAC Freshman team. The 2024 team will also feature six newcomers to the high country. Dinsmore was also awarded Co-Coach of the Year in her first season with the team. 
  
Scouting the Wildcats
Davidson enters this matchup against the Mountaineers after coming off an 7-11 (1-6 A10) season in 2023. The Wildcats will be led by head coach Zoe Almquist, who is in her 6^th year with the program.
 
Series History
This is the 77^th official matchup against Davidson, with a record of 35-41-1. The Mountaineers faced off against Davidson last year, where they defeated the Wildcats to a score of 1-0. App State has won four out of the last five games dating back to 2019.
 
Up Next
The Mountaineers will hit the road for the first conference matchup against Ohio. First touch is slated to begin at noon on Friday.