Appalachian State Athletics Complex Named for Alum Mark Ricks

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University has named its on-campus athletics complex the Mark E. Ricks Athletics Complex, in recognition of the 1989 alum's $10 million commitment to the university's A Mountaineer Impact initiative. The commitment, announced in November 2017, represents the university's largest outright gift to date.

The Ricks Athletics Complex comprises the athletics-focused footprint of campus that includes Kidd Brewer Stadium, Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility, Appalachian Tennis Courts, Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium and Owens Field House. Sitting at the north end of Kidd Brewer Stadium, Owens Field House will soon be replaced with a new $38.2 million facility that…