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'Gate drops AU lax, 13-8

By Kevin Hilgers | April 18

There was a positive vibe building up for the AU Women's Lacrosse team's home match Saturday against first-place Colgate. AU had just come off a strong showing in a loss to No. 11 Johns Hopkins, and pregame workouts left everyone eager to play. After a lengthy postgame lecture from coach Ashley Flanigan that transformed into a conference between her and team leaders, it was clear that Saturday's 13-8 loss to the Red Raiders sucked out that positive feeling - not to mention a shot at playing the Patriot League championship in Washington.

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By David Bergman | April 14

By now the entire sports world has seen the tape. Gary Sheffield goes to get the ball from in front of the bleachers and is "interfered with" by a fan. Sheffield semi-retaliates but the incident is thwarted before it escalates into violence. Major League Baseball has said it will probably not take action against Sheffield and the fan also will not be punished.

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AU Golf gets 2nd place in Delaware tourney

By David Bergman | April 14

The AU Men's Golf team finished its weekend of play with a second-place finish at the Bethany Beach Invitational in Bethany Beach, De. The Eagles finished with a team score of 616 (304-312, +40) over the one-day, 36-hole tournament. Host George Washington won the tournament with a team score of 603 (304-299, +27), including both low team rounds for the tournament.

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For Field Hockey, home turf finally in sight

By Ian Quillen | April 14

The AU Women's Field Hockey team already appears headed in the right direction. With a second straight berth in the NCAA tournament last year, an appearance in the quarterfinals and an all-time-high No. 7 rank nationally, next year holds surreal promise for a team bursting with youth.

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Briefs

By Jesse Epstein | April 14

The AU Track team had a productive weekend at the Bucknell Invitational, as senior captain Sean Duffy won the 1500 meter race with a time of 3:43 to lead the Eagles. Also racing in the 1500 were freshman Steve Hallinan, who placed sixth, and Brendan Fennell, in twelfth.

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Jaysingh will be missed, but not yet

By Ian Quillen | April 14

Already down a set, senior Juan Jaysingh trailed 5-2 in the second set against Howard's Kenneth Brown, who chipped, volleyed and charged the net all match long Wednesday, never letting AU's team captain find his rhythm. But before it ended, Jaysingh adapted.

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D.C.'s Nats fit the city like a glove

By Jesse Epstein | April 14

Monumental occasions usually occur following negative events, but today marks a monumental occasion for a good reason. Remember where you are today as the national pastime returns to the national city. The Washington Nationals are bringing baseball back to the nation's capital for the first time since 1971, giving Major League Baseball something to be proud of in a time marred by steroid scandals and a few dominant teams killing the competitive feel.

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No. 11 Hopkins survives pesky AU

By Kevin Hilgers | April 14

The last 11 minutes of the first half of Tuesday's match at Reeves Field looked good for the AU Women's Lacrosse team. No. 11 Johns Hopkins, with the ninth best offense in the nation, didn't score once, while the upset-minded Eagles got a pair of goals from junior midfielder Moriah Linnell to trail by two at halftime.

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Women's Tennis struggles, but together

By Jordan Beane | April 14

In what has been one of the toughest seasons for any team at AU, the Women's Tennis team lost again Tuesday to Howard, 5-2. Yet considering the state of the AU tennis program and the team's 17-match losing streak, the effort alone is enough to draw praise from its followers.

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Lacrosse feels good despite loss

By Kevin Hilgers | April 11

By KEVIN HILGERS Eagle Staff Writer The last 11 minutes of the first half of Tuesday's match at Reeves Field looked good for the AU Women's Lacrosse team. No. 11 Johns Hopkins, with the ninth best offense in the nation, didn't find the net once, while the upset-minded Eagles got a pair of goals from junior Moriah Linnell to trail by two at halftime.

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AU Golf wins Lafayette Invitational

By David Bergman | April 11

It has been a season full of drama, turmoil and emotion, but on Saturday, the AU Men's Golf team made a resounding statement with a commanding victory. Playing in its fifth tournament in six weeks, the team dominated the Lafayette Invitational, earning its first win of the season by six strokes with a team score of 595.

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women's tennis brief

By Kevin Hilgers | April 11

Women's Tennis struggles in winless weekend Women's Tennis (1-16, 0-5 Patriot League) ended PL play Sunday without a win after 5-2 loss to Colgate that capped an 0-3 weekend. The Eagles also couldn't win a set earlier in the weekend in 7-0 losses to George Washington and Big East-leading Syracuse.

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Politics and 'spos: a Capital offense

By Kevin Hilgers | April 11

Washington has two worlds. There's the one of politicians and lobbyists, and there's the other one that rages against that machine. So it might be no surprise that the battle between those worlds is spilling onto the baseball field over the issue of the Washington Nationals' mascot.

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Golf Dominates Field At Lafayette Invitational

By David Bergman | April 11

It has been a season full of drama, turmoil, and emotion but on Saturday the AU Men's Golf team made a resounding statement with a commanding victory. Playing in their fifth tournament in six weeks the team dominated Lafayette Invitational, earning their first win of the season by six strokes with a team score of 595.

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women's tennis

By Kevin Hilgers | April 11

Men's Tennis again secures regular season title Men's Tennis (13-3, 5-0 Patriot League) upset No. 67 Army and beat Colgate on the road as it clinched home-court advantage in the PL Championships four the fourth-consecutive year. AU's Sebastien Proisy survived a three-set battle (6-3, 4-6, 6-3) in what proved to be the deciding match in Saturday's narrow 4-3 decision over the Black Knights (16-4, 3-1).

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Sports Briefs

By Kevin Hilgers | April 11

Men's Tennis wins PL 2005 season crown The AU Men's Tennis team (13-3, 5-0 Patriot League) upset No. 67 Army and beat Colgate on the road as it clinched home-court advantage in the PL championships for the fourth consecutive year. Eagle junior Sebastien Proisy survived a three-set battle (6-3, 4-6, 6-3) in what proved to be the deciding match in Saturday's narrow 4-3 decision over the Black Knights (16-4, 3-1).

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Sports Brief: Glenn Named Freshman of the Year

By Ian Quillen | April 7

AU 184-pounder Josh Glenn was named the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association's Freshman of the Year, league officials announced Monday. Glenn becomes the first AU wrestler to win a season-ending award since AU joined the EIWA three years ago. In the 2004-05 season, Glenn was ranked No.