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Senior midfield Natalie Marsh tracks a James Madison attacker on September 4. Marsh and the Eagles fell to Princeton 2-1 on District Day Sunday.

Eagles lose tightly contested game to Princeton 2-1

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

Junior defender Angela Virtu notches AU’s lone goal against the No. 13 Tigers

AU senior goalkeeper Lucas Belanger looks to distribute the ball in a match against Gonzaga September 9. Belanger recorded his first career shutout in the Eagles' 3-0 victory over Colgate

Men’s soccer breezes past Colgate to open Patriot League season

By Gabe Bichinho · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

Iraola’s two goals lead the Eagles to a 3-0 victory at the beginning of conference play

Volleyball opens Patriot League play with victory

By Vincent Salandro · Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016

Eagles overcome offensive struggles to defeat Bucknell in three sets

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Breaking down AU’s Non-Conference Schedule

By Austin Sternlicht | September 20

On Sept., 15, the AU men’s basketball team officially released its schedule for the upcoming season. AU will play three teams that reached the Sweet Sixteen this past March, highlighted by the defending champion Villanova Wildcats.

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Volleyball finishes 2-1 in Hofstra/Stony Brook Invitational

By Vincent Salandro | September 19

The AU volleyball team finished up its non-conference schedule by falling to Hofstra University in three sets on the final day of the Hofstra/Stony Brook Invitational this past weekend.

AU senior defender Hayley Mullins surveys the field in the Eagles' District Day match against Tennessee September 4. Mullins and the Eagles fell in their Patriot League opener to Colgate 1-0.

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Women’s soccer loses Patriot League opener

By Christina Vassallo | September 18

Colgate University beats the Eagles 1-0

AU suffered its seventh straight defeat to begin the season at the hands of Tennessee on District Day September 4. The Eagles rallied days later to record their first victory against Longwood 1-0 September 8.

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The Eagles enter conference play with just one win

By Shannon Scovel | September 17

AU will be tested against a Patriot League opponent for the first time this year when the team takes on Colgate at home

Junior forward Kaylee Hillard's clearance attempt is contested by Tennessee freshman Maya Neal during the Eagles 3-0 loss to the Volunteers Sunday at Reeves Field

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AU women’s soccer loses sixth consecutive game

By Shannon Scovel | September 5

The Eagles fell 3-0 to the overwhelming force of the University of Tennessee

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Athletes to watch this fall

By Shannon Scovel | August 28

A breakdown of the players to keep an eye out for this season

Julita Kurdziuk, center, is now the lone senior on the women's volleyball team, and hopes to lead the team to the NCAA tournament again this year.

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AU volleyball player steps up as senior leader

By Shannon Scovel | August 26

Julita Kurdziuk hopes to lead the team to another conference title

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Fall sports preview: What to watch out for this semester

By Shannon Scovel | August 25

Check out what’s in store for this season’s Eagles

Emilie Ikeda, center, celebrates with her teammates on senior day in fall 2015.

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Patriot League honors AU field hockey graduate

By Shannon Scovel | June 30

If asked about her AU field hockey career, Emilie Ikeda will enthusiastically talk about teammates, friends, coaches and the administration.

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NCAA Volleyball Tournament Recap

By Jackson W. Pincus | December 8

The Eagles defeated Kentucky 3-0 but fell to Ohio State in the following round.

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NCAA Volleyball Tournament preview

By Shannon Scovel and Jackson W. Pincus | December 4

Head coach Barry Goldberg discusses star players, tournament expectations.

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Q&A with AU head volleyball coach Barry Goldberg

By Jackson W. Pincus | December 4

The Eagle sat down with AU volleyball head coach Barry Goldberg on Monday to talk about the upcoming NCAA Tournament and AU’s history of success on the volleyball court. Q: Does this [season] feel special in any way, considering the other undefeated seasons you’ve had and the other non-undefeated seasons? A: I mean, every team is special.

AU volleyball players watch carefully as the NCAA tournament seeds are announced.

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AU volleyball to play Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

By Shannon Scovel | November 30

The Eagles will play the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Ohio State University.

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Coach spotlight: Nick Stames

By Jennifer Reyes | November 23

An inside look at assistant coach Nick Stames' career and influence at AU after 20 years.

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Volleyball wins 13th Patriot League title

By Jennifer Reyes | November 22

With wins over the Army and Colgate this weekend the Eagles finish the Patriot League competition with a perfect record.

AU volleyball celebrates during a match in September.

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AU volleyball finishes the regular season with an undefeated Patriot League record

By Jennifer Reyes | November 15

The Eagles earned their 16th conference victory with a 3-0 win over Loyola University Maryland.

Photo Credit: Owain JamesAU defeated Army 4-1 at home in the first round of the Patriot League playoffs. The team competes against Boston on Friday in New York.

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AU soccer knocks out Army, advances to Patriot League semifinals

By Gabe Bichinho | November 11

The Eagles defeat Army 4-1 on wet afternoon in the first round of the conference tournament

Solutions by The State News