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Women’s basketball star Emily Johns headed to Wake Forest

By Penelope Jennings · Thursday, April 18, 2024

The senior forward will use her final year of eligibility in Winston-Salem

AU men’s basketball head coach Duane Simpkins hopes to build on his first season

By Noah Peretz · Friday, April 12, 2024

Simpkins is optimistic about the future of the program despite AU’s loss in the Patriot League tournament

Peak Performance: Refining sports training with technology

By Richa Sharma · Wednesday, April 10, 2024

AU athletes wear activity trackers to maximize performance and minimize risk

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Closing the book on track’s record-writing 2023-2024 season

By Elizabeth Marlow | April 4

Recapping the men’s and women’s indoor track teams' outstanding performance in the Patriot League Championships

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Senior midfielder Ethan Boyle reflects on time at AU

By Ben Cunningham | April 1

Men’s soccer star follows passion

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Raiders extend Eagles’ losing streak

By Ben Cunningham | March 27

AU falls to 0-3 in Patriot League play

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Men’s basketball concludes tournament run

By Gabrielle McNamee | March 22

A loss to Bucknell at home ends American’s season

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Five women’s basketball players enter transfer portal

By Penelope Jennings | March 20

Emily Johns, Kayla Henning, Molly Lavin, Anna LeMaster and Marisa Lee all enter

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Lincoln Ball gives the Eagles leadership and versatility during his senior season

By Phillip Kulubya | March 18

Ball has been a vocal leader and a well-rounded player for the Eagles

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Eagles upset Retrievers 14-11

By Anthony Bayyouk | March 7

AU outlasts UMBC in hard fought match

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Eagles fall to Navy on Senior Day

By Connor Sturniolo | March 7

American falls short after 23-point games from Rogers and Stephens

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Women’s basketball falls to Army in final regular season home game

By Connor Sturniolo | March 6

Black Knights stifle a late Eagles comeback, win 66-52

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Raiders beat Eagles at home

By Gabrielle McNamee | March 6

Colgate finds American’s offensive cavity

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Swim and dive breaks records at 2024 Patriot League Championships

By Anthony Gasowski | March 5

Mimi Watts reclaims her golds

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Terriers walk Eagles at home

By Gabrielle McNamee | March 4

Free throw failures lead to American’s demise

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Breaking the Ice: Playing in a male-dominated league

By Richa Sharma | February 29

What it’s like for the five women on AU’s ice hockey team

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Eagles maul Lions

By Penelope Jennings | February 28

Wrestling posts dominant senior day win

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Eagles quell Revolutionaries

By Penelope Jennings | February 28

After trading goals early on, AU lacrosse broke out in the second half

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Men’s basketball falls to Lafayette 68-62

By Connor Sturniolo | February 23

Elijah Stephens’ return not enough to win the day

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Women’s basketball sunk by Navy

By Gabrielle McNamee | February 23

Midshipmen outshoot Eagles from the field

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