For the first time in program history, the AU dance team earned a spot in the finals at the 2013 National Dance Alliance Collegiate Championships with a score of 8.878.

When AU men’s basketball head coach Jeff Jones departed for Old Dominion, his current players weren’t the only people he left in a tough situation.

The Eagles’ recruiting class, the prospects that will shape the future of the program, are also enduring the consequences of Jones’ decision. One of those players is Jalen Rhea, a shooting guard who attends New Albany High School in Ohio and is the second best player in AU’s class, according to recruiting services.

“I’m still in shock a little bit; it hasn’t set in that he’s gone,” Rhea said of men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones’ departure.

The Eagles boasted a recruiting class with four players who signed letters of intent. But after Jones left, one…

AU wrestler Kevin Tao plans to continue his wrestling career after graduation and has left his mark on AU’s program.

Kevin Tao prepared this whole wrestling season, physically and mentally, to perform at his best at NCAAs.

After 13 years at the helm of the men’s basketball program, head coach Jeff Jones left AU to fill same the position at Old Dominion University.

Blake Herrin, Kevin Tao and David Terao represented the Eagles at the NCAA Championships as Herrin picked up a win at heavyweight and Tao pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the tournament at 149 lbs.

Senior Kevin Tao fell just three points shy of All-American honors as he lost 5-3 to Virginia Tech’s Nick Brascetta March 22 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Despite not carrying an undefeated conference record into the Patriot League tournament like in 2012, the 2013 Eagles squad will still enter the conference tournament with confidence.

After beating Lafayette 69-52, the AU women’s basketball team will likely earn a No. 3 seed heading into the Patriot League Tournament as Jen Dumiak dominated in her first game back.

Head Coach Matt Corkery became the third coach in program history to pick up his 100th win and is the second-fastest to do it in Patriot League history.

Junior point guard Alexis Dobbs comes from a long line of basketball players in her family. The star Eagle has two uncles who played collegiate basketball, a father who coaches and a brother who plays at Bryant University.

The women’s basketball fought back in the second half to erase a 13-point halftime deficit before Navy ended the game on an 11-1 run and won, 52-42.

The AU women’s basketball team fell to Holy Cross and Lehigh after they couldn’t overcome large first-half deficits.

Junior guard Alexis Dobbs scored a season-high 19 points and senior center Stephanie Anya pulled down a career-best 12 rebounds, including eight offensive ones, in AU women’s basketball’s 73-63 loss to Holy Cross.

AU sophomore hugged her dad on the field after he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory.

The AU women’s basketball teams remains in third place in the conference standings after they dropped their second game in the last three contests to Lehigh, 71-55. Junior guard Geleisa George scored a team-high 12 points while sophomore forward Arron Zimmerman chipped in 10 points.

The women’s basketball team couldn’t hold off Lafayette in the closing minutes in Easton, Penn. as they fall 49-47. Sophomore guard Jen Dumiak led AU scorers with 12 points.

After beating Bucknell away 66-58, the women’s basketball team remains tied atop the PL standings.

After their first regular season Patriot League loss in nearly two years, the women’s basketball team responded by beating an undefeated Army squad to create a four-way tie for first place.

Two-time All-Patriot League First Team volleyball selection Sara Rishell has transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham after a year-and-a-half stint at AU.

The skills of juniors Sarah Kiely and Geleisa George weren’t enough to stave off Navy’s fierce offense in Annapolis, Md.

Senior forward Stephen Lumpkins’ second straight double-double and his sixth on the season wasn’t enough for the AU men’s basketball team as they fell to Holy Cross, 79-60, Jan. 19 in Worcester, Mass.

The Eagles couldn’t sustain their hot start and fell to the defending Patriot League champions at Bender Arena.

Falling short to Howard 55-50, the AU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back when it travels to Maryland on Friday to play Baltimore County at 7 p.m.

The Eagles ended their season-opening four-game road trip with a narrow, last-minute victory over Elon Nov. 24.

The AU volleyball team came up just short in its title match against Colgate Nov. 18.

The AU volleyball team will take on Colgate for the Patriot League Championship Nov. 18 following four-set semifinal victory over Army.

Riding their momentum from a successful end of the regular season, the AU volleyball team enters this weekend’s Patriot League Tournament as the No. 2 seed.

For the first time in eight months, AU men’s basketball returns to Bender Arena Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. as the Eagles take on Mount St. Mary’s and attempt to duplicate last year’s early success at home.

On a five game conference winning streak, the AU volleyball team clinched a PL Tournament berth for the 12th straight year.

With four straight wins, the AU volleyball team is poised to make a run at a top-two seed in the conference tournament.

Jeff Jones gave the AU community an idea of what to look for from this year’s Eagles.

Wins over Holy Cross and Army pushed the Eagle’s to third place in the Patriot League.

The Eagles split their matches over the weekend, remain in a tie for third place in the Patriot League.

The Eagles (11-7, 3-2 PL) rallied to win against Navy.

After breaking even over the weekend, the Eagles remain at a .500 conference record.

The Eagle’s started their quest for their third straight Patriot League Championship with a loss to Army and a sweep of Holy Cross.

The Eagles swept Coppin State in their final match before Patriot League play begins.

Despite switching to a new position, freshman libero Allison Cappellino has filled her new role well in her first season.

Due largely to the MVP performance of sophomore Kelly McCaddin, the AU volleyball team swept the competition at the Spartan-Aggie Invitational tournament.

A lot depends on two new additions to AU’s defending Patriot League champion volleyball team.

Over 2,400 people watched as women’s volleyball fell to the Georgetown Hoyas 3-0 at Bender Arena.

High turnout expected again as AU women’s volleyball begins another season on Aug. 24.

Stephen Lumpkins plans to return to the AU men’s basketball team for the 2012-2013 season, Head Coach Jeff Jones announced August 14.

“I always planned to return to American and complete my degree,” Lumpkins said in a statement. “Being away for a year made me realize how much I miss basketball. I enjoyed my three years on the AU team very much, and I am hopeful I can play again in my final year.”

Lumpkins, who left AU after his junior year to pursue a professional baseball career with the Kansas City Royals, must first receive approval from the Patriot League to compete this season.

Since he is still within his NCAA five-year eligibility window and NCAA rules permit student-athletes…

Moldoveanu plays for Italy’s Benetton Treviso professional basketball club, manages to keep in touch with AU friends back home.

Senior Charles Hinkle played at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in March to gain more exposure in hopes of playing professional ball.

AU point guard Wayne Simon will no longer play for the Eagles’ basketball team, leaving a hole in the roster.

Junior midfielder Emily Burton has become one of the nations top scorers this year.

A look at the best moments from this year’s NCAA tournament.

If the Redskins didn’t make the trade with St. Louis, they’d have the exact same problems they’ve had since Daniel Snyder bought the team.

Eagles fall to the University of Buffalo 78-61 in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

In a close quarterfinal game, The Eagles defeat Lafayette 59-54 March 1.

The Eagles face off against Bucknell at 7 p.m. Feb. 23.

AU took the lead at the beginning, overcame a short reversal early in the second half, and then kept their lead through the rest of the game.

The Eagles defeat the Midshipmen 69-48 and prepare for their Feb. 16 game against Patriot League leaders Bucknell University.

AU’s women basketball team had a record-setting start to their Patriot League play on Friday, February 11th. They defeated Holy Cross 67-47.

The Eagles earn a 71-62 home victory against Lehigh Feb. 9.

ESPN anchor visits journalism class, guest stars on the Jeff Jones Radio Show

The women’s basketball team is now alone atop the Patriot League with a 80-54 win over the Lafayette College Leopards.

Women’s squad undefeated in conference, men’s squad in second place with stretch run upcoming.

ESPN anchor Bram Weinstein (SOC ‘95) will visit AU Feb. 2.

Bucknell defeats the men’s basketball team 67-61 Jan. 25.

Men’s basketball defeats Navy 67-60 Jan. 18.

AU defeated Hamption 74-72 Dec. 7.

AU men’s basketball team’s scorer Charles Hinkle is on fire this season.

AU’s mens basketball propelled themselves to a victory against St. Joseph’s University on Dec. 4th.

AU’s Volleyball Team ended their difficult season with a loss to the University of Delaware.

After a victory over Colgate, AU aims to take home the Patriot League championship for the tenth time in 11 years.

AU mens soccer falls short of their anticipated Patriot League Championship falling shore to Colgate University.