Women's basketball blown out in opener

SIDELINE SORROW- Junior Sahar Nusseibeh watches from the sideline as her team is unable to overcome and beat the dominating Virginia Commonwealth University. The Rams came out strong from the start of the game and beat the Eagles 71-38. AU looks to go back to their winning ways when they face local rival Georgetown University on Friday.

By Steven Haber

The women's basketball team could not build off its season-opening win, falling Tuesday to Virginia Commonwealth University 71-38. VCU dominated from the start, out-rebounding and out-hustling the Eagles. The Rams' swarming defense stifled AU throughout the game, forcing the Eagles into sloppy turnovers and rushed shots. (continue reading)

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Loyola steals halftime lead from men's basketball

By Adela Smith

The men's basketball team was unable Tuesday to hold on to a halftime lead, losing to Loyola 71-67. Similar to their season opener, the Eagles dominated the competition on the court in the beginning of the game. AU took on an early lead over the Greyhounds due to strong defense and successful shooting. (continue reading)

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By Tom Feeney

Three years ago, gymnastics at AU was nothing more than an intramural sport. Today, the gymnastics team has grown into an official university club that competes at a national level. Ashley Spiro, a senior in the Kogod School of Business and president of the gymnastics team, helped build the team up. (continue reading)