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Cannon defies expectations with All-American title

By Ben Lasky · Wednesday, March 24, 2010

When Mike Cannon began his wrestling career at AU, he was not expected to be much more than an average wrestler. As a redshirt senior and the team’s captain, Cannon leaves as one of the most successful wrestlers in school history.

IN CONTROL — AU junior Brit Ferguson takes the ball up field in a game last season. The Eagles won their first Patriot League game over the weekend. Senior Amanda Makoid led the team with four goals, a career high. She has scored 13 on the season. Three Eagles scored in less than a minute to give AU a lead they would not relinquish.
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Women’s lacrosse wins their first Patriot League match of the year

By Tom Schad | March 21

The AU women’s lacrosse team earned their first Patriot League win of the season Saturday, as they defeated the Bucknell University Bison 15-13. Senior Amanda Makoid led AU with a career-high four goals, giving her a team-leading 13 for the season. Five other Eagles scored two goals apiece and junior Brit Ferguson controlled a career-high nine draws. The win snapped a two-game losing streak.

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The Eagle's NCAA picks

March 17

The sports staff's NCAA bracket was designed by taking a vote on each game in each round. Every pick was decided by a majority vote. We welcome all critiques and commentary at sports@theeagleonline.com.

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Podcast: 'Last Place Finish'

March 17

Assistant Sports Editor Sam Lindauer and Sports Editor Andrew Tomlinson sit down and discuss the Washington Nationals and Stephen Strasburg. They also touch on the AU men's and women's basketball teams. This week's episode concludes with a discussion of some of the moves in NFL free agency.

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Reasons to watch AU women’s B-ball

By Kate Greubel | March 3

March has arrived, and now it’s time for basketball teams across the country to lay it all on the line in the hopes of competing for national fame. For the AU women’s basketball team, the NCAA tournament is just three games away. This year’s team has more potential than ever before to clinch AU’s first women’s Patriot League Championship after finishing 13-1 in conference play, the best in school history. Let’s take a look at a few of the many reasons the Eagles could soar through the Patriot League tournament and why AU should pay attention.

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.

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