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Conference titles, playoff spots and NCAA qualifying bids...they’re all on the line for AU’s fall sports teams this year. Coaches and players have welcomed freshman athletes, upperclassmen have stepped into leadership roles and fans should be ready for what looks to be an action-packed fall.
For the Washington Wizards, a volatile NBA free agency period presented a chance to rebuild their team after a disappointing season.
For the Washington Wizards and their fans, last season didn't pan out as well as both may have hoped.
Every day we walk to our jobs, we go to classes, we chat with friends. We do what college kids do without having fear of an incoming attack or being senselessly bombed by other governments. Very few people stop to realize just how important our armed forces are to this country. Giving back to veterans and making sure they have what they need to succeed when they return to civilian life should be a top priority not only for the government, but for every U.S. citizen.
Thousands of biking veterans from all across the nation met up in the District on Sunday and circled the National Mall for the 28th Rolling Thunder Run. At the Lincoln Memorial however small crowds gathered after a detailed security checkpoint waiting for the arrival of guest speaker and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
D.C. United defender Steve Birnbaum and former United midfielder Perry Kitchen were named to the United States Men’s National Team final roster ahead of the Copa America Centenario this summer. Birnbaum has made 54 appearances for United since being selected with the 2nd overall pick in the 2014 MLS Superdraft. Kitchen, a member of D.C. United from 2011-2014, recently signed with Hearts of Midlothian in the Scottish Premier League.
A 4-3 loss in overtime to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday night marked the end of the Washington Capitals’ landmark season. After leading the rest of the National Hockey League for most of the year, a team that showed so much promise suffered a second-round exit in the playoffs.
Congressmen Phil Roe (R-TN) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) jointly addressed AU students on April 14 during an event on veterans’ affairs, hosted by the Kennedy Political Union and co-sponsored by the American University Veterans.
United States Representatives Phil Roe (R-TN) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) will both speak to AU students about veterans affairs on April 14 at an event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union.
Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA) will address AU students on April 12 at 8:15 p.m. in MGC 4-5 at an event brought to campus by the Kennedy Political Union.
The AU men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to three games with a 72-65 victory over Navy on Wednesday night. After starting league play 0-6, the Eagles have now won eight of their last 11 games and are right in the thick of things as league play concludes on Saturday. Here are some takeaways from the big win against Navy.
In anticipation for the 88th Academy Awards, I offer my picks for who will and should win.
At the crack of dawn, the collegiate swimmer’s alarm clock blares, signaling the call to wake for a grueling morning workout. The swimmer crawls out of bed and trudges to the pool to prepare for a mentally and physically taxing day of training. The swimmer rises before the sun and travels more yards in the pool before breakfast than most people walk in a day. The regimen requires immense sacrifice on the part of the athlete, but often overlooked in the pathway to success is the role played by the unwavering support system found in a college program’s head coach.
After the first month of conference play, the AU men’s basketball team could not have looked any worse. The Eagles went 0-6 with an average margin of defeat of 15 points. However, this young team has come together over the past week and a half, putting together four straight wins. After three straight road wins against Lafayette, Navy and Colgate, the Eagles returned home and defeated Holy Cross 58-45 on Monday night. After sitting in dead last in the conference for more than a month, the Eagles have now climbed up to seventh place and are just two games out of third place. So what has been the reason for this turnaround? Here are some of the biggest reasons AU has been able to salvage their season and push themselves into Patriot League contention.
The AU men’s basketball team dropped its eighth straight game against Lehigh on Saturday afternoon 65-50. The Eagles are now 0-4 in league play and 2-13 overall. Before AU takes on Boston on Wednesday, here are the main takeaways for the team (and fans) to consider from the Lehigh game.
This afternoon, the AU men’s basketball team will travel to Baton Rouge to play Louisiana State University in a challenging non-conference match-up. The Eagles, who hold a 2-8 record so far this year, will take on LSU freshman sensation Ben Simmons. The 6’10 forward from Melbourne, Australia was ranked as the number one overall player for the class of 2015. Just a few months into his college career, Simmons, who has already received national recognition and attention from NBA scouts, has proven that his game deserves the hype. He averages 18.1 points a game and leads the country with 13.9 rebounds a game. On December 2 against North Florida, Simmons scored a season-high 43 points, recorded 14 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks. The stat-stuffing phenom has drawn comparisons to Lebron James and the four time MVP doesn't mind. ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Chad Ford has Simmons as the number one overall player for the 2016 NBA Draft and wrote about him on his Big Board, stating “Simmons is the prize of this draft. There really isn't a close second right now. His combination of size, athleticism, court vision and rebounding prowess is unique, and he's ultra productive, ranking No. 7 in the country in player efficiency rating.”
The Eagles remain winless at Bender Arena after a 79-64 loss to University of Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday afternoon. AU entered halftime leading 37-33, but second half defensive breakdowns and sloppy offensive turnovers handed University of Maryland Eastern Shore the win.
The Eagles failed to capture a win in Bender Arena after a month-long six-game road trip. After a strong start, AU proved unable to keep pace with the more athletic and aggressive Stony Brook University team. AU ended the game playing its second and third-string players and finished with a 86-68 loss to Stony Brook.
In an evening that paid respect to the recent past and gave a taste of the basketball program’s future, the Lady Eagles struggled to find their footing against Hofstra University, losing their third straight game 60-51.
Solutions by The State News