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Farewell to RFK Stadium

By Shaun Flynn · Monday, Sept. 24, 2007

The Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the final baseball game at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. The stadium was packed - even the high, yellow nosebleed seats, normally left deserted by the sparse Nationals fans, were filled to the brim. Cheers echoed through the stadium, reminding people why baseball is America's national pastime.

KEEPING THE BALL IN PLAY - Dribbling down the field, AU Eagle Denise Infante passes her opponent and heads for the goal. The senior led her team, protecting the goalie throughout the game. The Eagles will open up Patriot League play by hosting Colgate on

Field hockey loses second straight game

By Shaun Flynn · Monday, Sept. 24, 2007

The AU Eagles field hockey team lost for the second straight time in a heartbreaking match against a resilient St. Joseph's squad. The No. 9 Eagles lost in overtime, 2-1, brining their record to 8-2. The sun beat down upon the players and the field, adding to the already intense atmosphere of the game.

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Volleyball wins opening Patriot League matches

By Rita Gallina · Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007

The women's volleyball team traveled to Worchester, Mass., Tuesday night to play the Holy Cross Crusaders. Although the team has not had much success at away games this season, the Eagles did not let their location shake their spirit last night. The match was the opener to the Patriot League schedule, and the ladies won 3-1, making their league record 1-0.

RACE FOR THE BALL- Krystn Hodge outruns her opponent to gain control of the game and go for a goal. Hodge scored two of the three Eagle goals in Tuesday's game against the George Mason Patriots.
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Women's soccer defeats George Mason Patriots, 3-1

By Shaun Flynn | September 20

The women's soccer squad triumphed 3-1 in Tuesday's game against area rival George Mason. With a record of 6-2, the Eagles are off to its best start since the 2004 season. The first half was an intense defensive battle. Neither team allowed the other to cross the midfield chalk.

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This week in Eagle sports

September 20

Friday, Sept. 21 Women's Soccer vs. James Madison (7 p.m.) at James Madison Saturday, Sept. 22 Cross Country at the Bronx, N.Y. (TBA) Men's soccer vs. VCU (1 p.m.) at home Men's Rugby vs. Catholic (4:30 p.m.) on 15th and Independence Sunday, Sept. 23 Field Hockey vs.

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Assistant wrestling coach wins worldwide recognition

By Anna Tuman | September 20

AU wrestling gained worldwide recognition this past Tuesday thanks to assistant wrestling coach, Brad Vering. Vering won silver in the Senior-Wrestling World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The assistant coach had previously won in the 2007 U.S. Nationals wrestling competition and the U.

CHARGING THE FIELD-Junior Irene Schickhardt dribbles the ball down the field, trying to avoid her Terrapin opponents. The Eagles failed to keep their undefeated record, losing to the Maryland Terrapins in Wednesday's game. The sidelines were packed for th
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Lady Eagles field hockey falls to Maryland Terps, 4-0

By Shaun Flynn | September 20

The AU Eagles battled the nationally ranked Maryland Terrapins in Wednesday's field hockey game. The crowds gathered in waves and lined the white fence surrounding the field to participate in the first ever "Phil Jacobs," a much-anticipated event by the American University community to show their support of AU athletics by filling the Jacobs Field.

JUMP START- Senior Chelsa Brooks brings AU volleyball to new heights, jumping to return the ball, leading her team to victory. AU hosted the American Volleyball Tournament this past weekend in Bender.
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Eagles end losing streak

By Rita Gallina | September 17

The AU volleyball team put an end to its losing streak this weekend when it hosted the inaugural American Volleyball Tournament in Bender Arena. The tournament consisted of eight teams, four from the Patriot League and four from the Ivy League. Columbia was the first school to lose to American, putting the Eagles back on track after two unsuccessful weekends, losing previously to University North Carolina Chapel Hill and Villanova.

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AU still undefeated: After 8 games, field hockey prevails

By Anna Tuman | September 17

The No. 9 AU field hockey team continued on its winning streak this weekend, beginning with a 3-0 win against the Kent State Flashes on Saturday and ending with a 7-0 win against Northwestern Sunday. These wins bring the Eagles' record to 8-0. The Eagles started the game off strong when freshman Christine Fingerhuth scored the first goal nine minutes into play.

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AU men's soccer suffers biggest loss since 1992 season

September 17

Despite strong efforts, the AU men's soccer team was unable to bring home a win during its Saturday game, losing 6-1 against the University of South Florida at the USF Soccer Stadium. Early into the game, the Eagles looked strong and promising. USF managed to score the first goal.

ATTACK - Junior Krystn Hodge attempts to steal the ball from her opponent. The Eagles had a bittersweet weekend, suffering a loss to Towson and gaining a win to Mount St. Mary's.
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Away loss prompts home-turf success

By Shaun Flynn | September 17

After suffering a 2-1 loss in overtime on Friday to Towson University, the AU women's soccer team bounced back on Sunday with a 2-0 victory against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. The Eagles currently have a record of 5-2. Friday's game was a defensive battle.

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Sports brief: men's cross country still runs strong

September 17

The women's and men's AU cross country teams finished strong at the Navy Invitational 8K race Saturday. The men finished in fourth place, and the women finished in fifth place. On the men's team, standout runners included senior Steve Hallinan and junior Carlos Jamieson.

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This week in eagle sports

September 13

Friday, Sept. 14 Women's soccer vs. Towson (4 p.m.) at TOWSON Volleyball vs. Columbia (1:30 p.m.) at HOME vs. Cornell (7 p.m.) at HOME Saturday, Sept. 15 Cross country at Annapolis, Md., for the Navy Invitational Field hockey vs. Kent State (noon) at NORTHWESTERN Men's soccer vs.

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AU Eagles continue to climb the charts

By Anna Tuman | September 13

After their wins against both Northeastern and Ohio State in the Terrapin Invitational, the AU field hockey team extended its winning record to 6-0, taking hold of ninth place in the 2007 STX/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll that was released on Tuesday.

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Lost in translation: Sports done British style

By Justin Hall | September 13

Welcome to the first installment of "Across the Pond," where I will spend this semester looking at sports, London style. It seems that many things become lost in translation as one goes from American English to British English. For example, cookies are called biscuits, Three Musketeers bars are actually what we call Milky Ways and, something we are all familiar with, unlike Americans the English drive on the "wrong" side of the road.

KICKIN' IT - Though the Eagles went 4-0 in their first four games, including that against Richmond (pictured here), they fell in their game yesterday to the Georgetown Hoyas with a score of 1-0, breaking their undefeated record and giving them their first
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Hoyas ruin AU Eagles' 4-0 record

By Anna Tuman | September 13

The AU women's soccer team was unable to score against its local rivals, the Georgetown Hoyas, leaving AU to suffer its first season loss in a 1-0 game yesterday. The Eagles and the Hoyas played a solid first half. AU registered four shots on goal, including forward Krystn Hodge's attempt to score with just over 18 minutes remaining in the half.

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Pride fills AU Eagle volleyball seniors

By Rita Gallina | September 13

Along with outstanding sportsmanship, high academic standards and remarkable game stats, the sense of camaraderie shown by the women's volleyball team is undeniably one of its most impressive qualities. However, more impressive still is the dedication shown by the seniors.

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Volleyball undergoes another hard weekend

By Justin Hall | September 10

The AU Eagles women's volleyball team lost its sixth straight match on Saturday, falling to the University of North Carolina 3-2 during the UNC Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. The loss was the Eagles' third in the past two days, following a pair of 3-1 losses to Villanova earlier that day and Western Kentucky on Friday afternoon.

HOME OPENER- Sophomore Cameron Petty defends against Robbie Morgenroth of the Princeton Tigers. It was the first game of the season played on home turf. AU Eagles won the game 2-0.
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Men's soccer succeeds in first two home games

September 10

In its home opening games Friday and Sunday, the AU men's soccer team crushed opponents in a double win against Princeton University and Bowling Green. The Eagles started its 2-0 domination over the Princeton Tigers early into its Friday game. The intensity level and persistence was strong as AU attempted 10 shots past the Princeton keeper, including a shot by freshman Jamie Davin that hit the crossbar.

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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