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Women's Soccer soars after delay

September 4

There were several factors that made Friday afternoon not exactly an ideal day for playing soccer. After waiting out a 45-minute rain delay, the Lady Eagles took to a flawed field to open their season with a 1-0 win over Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, Md.

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Sports at AU sets the bar

By Jesse Epstein | September 4

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein discusses the recent drug problems facing college sports and its effect, or lack thereof, at AU.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

August 28

Briefs from the Eagle Sports Desk on administrative turmoil in AU's athletic department.

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Cross Country laces up for strong season

By Kevin Hilgers | August 28

It was a banner season for AU Cross Country in 2002 as Samia Akbar qualified for the NCAA championships and the Men's and Women's teams each won their first Patriot League titles. This fall, they are hoping to do it again. Practice begins today for AU Cross Country in the hills of Northwest Washington as the men's and women's squads look to build on last year's success.

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Men's Soccer opens with two wins

By Ian Quillen | August 28

AU Men's Soccer closed out their preseason with a scrappy 1-0 exhibition win over Towson at Reeves Field on Sunday Afternoon. Familiar faces carried the afternoon. Junior Andrew Herman, last year's leading goal scorer, beat Tiger 'keeper Zak Thompson in the 44th minute after latching onto a through ball from junior Shawn Kuykendall, last year's assist leader.

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New life in Eagles this fall

By Jesse Epstein | August 28

Eagles Sports columnist Jesse Epstein says, "For the American Eagles, this fall season brings a clean slate. "A new school year.ÿA new Athletic Director (To Be Announced).ÿ And a new opportunity for many of AU's squads to rise to national prominence."

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The State of Sports in D.C.

By Jesse Epstein | July 7

Every year, our nation's leader gives the State of the Union address, outlining the successes and failures of our country. I'm no president, and I won't talk about a country, but here is the State of the D.C. Sports address from Sports Columnist Jesse Epstein.

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AU's up-and-coming Women's Soccer team

By Ian Quillen | July 7

AU Women's Soccer has plenty of reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season, if last year's campaign is any indication. Head Coach Michael Brady's Eagles captured their first ever Patriot League Championship last year with wins over Navy and Colgate in the PL Tournament.

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V-Ball takes court

By Laura Randisi | July 7

New additions to the Women's Volleyball team (26-8 overall) might be the difference between playing in the NCAA Tournament and winning in the NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Barry Goldberg and his team ended the 2002 season undefeated in Patriot League action, 14-0.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

July 7

Briefs on Men's Soccer and Field Hockey from The Eagle Sports Desk.

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Track stars O'Brien and Akbar achieve All-American status

By Ian Quillen | June 23

Senior Samia Akbar becomes an All-American after placing ninth in the women's 10,000-meter run at the NCAA National Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, Calif. on June 12. Senior Sean O'Brien achieved All-American status in the 1500-meter for the third time in his career.

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Women's Tennis fought well, but fell short in PL

By Laura Randisi | June 23

The AU Women's Tennis team may not have won the Patriot League Championship, but the Eagles did not go quietly into the end of the season. Earning the No. 3 seed in the PL Tournament, the team defeated No. 2 seed Colgate 4-3 in the semifinals. Advancing to the championship game, the Eagles faced No. 1 seed Army. The competition proved to be strong and the 2002 defending champions fell to Army, 4-0.

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Sideline Scholars: WNBA has got game

By Jesse Epstein | June 23

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein writes on WNBA excitement.

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Golf team finishes sixth; Hartman, Schieffer place at PL finals

By Laura Randisi | June 23

The Men's Golf team placed sixth overall in the Patriot League Golf Championship on the weekend of April 26-27. After three rounds of play, the Eagles finished with a team score of 941 with sophomore Chris Schieffer leading the way. Schieffer placed 16th and ended the tournament with a final score of 234, shooting a 75 in the first round.

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Women's Lacrosse premiers at NCAA Tournament

By Laura Randisi | June 23

On the weekend of April 26-27, the AU Women's Lacrosse team celebrated a series of "first-evers." The team hosted their first-ever Patriot League Tournament, won their first-ever Patriot League Championship title and earned its first-ever berth to the NCAA Tournament.

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Men's Tennis repeats in PL Championship, NCAA appearance

By Courtney Bennett | June 23

The AU Men's Tennis Team finished their season with a record of 15-4, and their second advancement into the NCAA tournament. This season also marks the team's second consecutive Patriot League Championship. Although the Eagles lost in the NCAA first round to No.

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Eagles lose with sluggish OT performance

By Corey Parker | January 22

The AU Men's Basketball team suffered an overtime loss to the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday, falling 74-64 at Bender Arena. The Eagles clawed back from a slim halftime deficit with tough defense and the leadership of junior star Patrick Doctor, but the team was grounded in overtime, scoring just four points in the five minute period.

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