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Sophomore outside hitter Shannon Webb goes up for a kill in the Eagles match against Iowa at the AU Volleyball Classic Sept. 16

AU wins two of three matches at the AU Volleyball Classic

By Vincent Salandro · Monday, Sept. 18, 2017

Kazala, Largay named to the All-Tournament Team for the Eagles

Junior Alexandra Taylor runs toward the ball in a match against Campbell Friday.

Women’s soccer loses 1-0 to Campbell

By Kimberly Cataudella · Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017

Loss marks fourth in a row for Eagles

Sophomore Tim Neumann places the ball for a free kick in a photo taken from the 2016 season.

Men’s soccer furthers losing streak with 3-0 loss to Marist

By Kimberly Cataudella · Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017

Persistent Eagles couldn’t match Marist’s strong offense

The AU women's soccer team huddles before their match against George Washington University on Sept. 3

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Women’s soccer drops third straight match against GW

By Vincent Salandro | September 4

A well-worked second half goal by the George Washington University Colonials overshadowed a strong performance by the AU women’s soccer team Sunday, as the Eagles fell 1-0 on Reeves Field.

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Fall 2017 sports: Games to watch

By Vincent Salandro | August 25

Here’s which sports games to watch this fall

Patriot League Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Natalie Konerth (23) after scoring the game-winning goal against Kent State in the NCAA Play-In Game Nov. 9.

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Natalie Konerth named Patriot League Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year

By Kimberly Cataudella | August 1

2016 AU grad Natalie Konerth was selected as the Corvias Patriot League Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year on July 18.

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Sarah Katz joins volleyball staff as assistant coach

By Vincent Salandro | July 31

Katz played for the Eagles from 2012-2015

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Summer training sets foundation for field hockey team’s 2017 season

By Kimberly Cataudella | July 10

Field hockey athletes say their workouts are more rigorous than previous summers.

The AU volleyball team enters the 2017 season with an experienced roster looking to deliver the program's 15th Patriot League championship.

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How AU volleyball plans to make it back to the NCAA tournament

By Vincent Salandro | June 16

Team return many key players, look to win their fourth consecutive Patriot League championship

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Straight from print: A legacy four years in the making

By Shannon Scovel | January 14

This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s December 9 special edition. They had been working toward this goal for four years.

Freshman outside hitter Shannon Webb goes up for a kill against Navy in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal Nov. 19.

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Eagles claim 14th Patriot League title

By Vincent Salandro | November 21

Kazala, Largey and Etheridge named to All-tournament team as AU defeats Colgate

First team Patriot League selection Kennedy Etheridge plays in a game in 2017.

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Patriot League women’s volleyball preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

After claiming the Patriot League regular season title, the AU women’s volleyball team will host the Patriot League volleyball tournament semifinals and finals for the third straight season beginning Saturday, Nov.

Senior defender Chris Fanet, pictured Sept. 9 against Gonzaga, scored the AU's lone goal in the team's loss in the Patriot League Championship to Colgate.

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Men’s soccer falls to Colgate in Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro | November 14

Senior Chris Fanet notches lone goal for the Eagles

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Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League final with double overtime win over Bucknell

By Gabe Bichinho | November 12

Senior Jake Garcia scores two late goals to give the Eagles at least one more game this season

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Field hockey advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

By Vincent Salandro | November 10

Late goal from Natalie Konerth gives Eagles 2-1 victory over Kent State, will face Duke

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Rubas leads women's field hockey to 10th Patriot League title

By Shannon Scovel and Vincent Salandro | November 6

AU defeats Boston University 1-0 to advance to NCAA tournament for first time since 2013

The AU field hockey team starts Patriot League Tournament play against Holy Cross Nov. 4 at 4:00pm on the campus of Boston University

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What’s in store for field hockey’s Patriot League tournament

By Vincent Salandro | November 3

Second seeded Eagles head to Boston in search of a league title

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Eagles fall short in regular season finale against BU

By Vincent Salandro | October 30

Junior forward Haley Bowcutt records only goal for No. 20 AU in 2-1 loss

Senior midfield Natalie Marsh tracks a James Madison attacker on September 4. Marsh and the Eagles limited Colgate to four shots in their 6-1 win October 22

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Eagles cruise to 6-1 victory over Colgate

By Vincent Salandro | October 23

Senior forward Natalie Konerth’s hat trick carries No. 19 AU to fourth straight win

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AU club tennis team to play in national tournament for the first time

By Vincent Salandro | October 21

The team will compete in the 48-team tournament in South Carolina October 28-30

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

Solutions by The State News