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Mens Hoops rally to defeat Holy Cross

By Ian Quillen | January 26

After starting the first game of the year back in November against Maryland, AU junior forward Matej Cresnik was demoted to the role of first, second or third player off the bench. But this weekend, head coach Jeff Jones gave Cresnik two more starts, against Holy Cross on Sunday and Colgate last Friday. The Slovenian responded, shooting a combined 13-of-17 in those games to lead AU Men's Basketball to two nail-biting road wins - a 62-59 victory at Holy Cross and a 74-71 win at Colgate. Cresnik scored 15 against the Crusaders and 17 against the Raiders.

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Swimmers split meet

By Kevin Hilgers | January 26

The AU Swimming and Diving teams hosted an evening of rarities Saturday against Lehigh at Reeves Aquatic Center. In only the teams' second home meet of the season, the Men's side won its first dual meet in a year, 166-112, and Women's Diving performed for the first time this season but fell 173-119.

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AU soccer star signs with pros

By Ian Quillen | January 26

Peter Philipakos, AU Men's Soccer's leading scorer last season, signed with Greek professional side AEK Football Club, a perennial contender in Greece's first division, on Jan. 9. Philipakos traveled to Greece over winter break to train with the club, with intentions to return for AU's spring season. Instead, AEK (Athletic Union of Constantinopolitans) signed him for a three-and-a-half year term, running from the second half of Greece's current 2003-04 season to the end of the 2006-07 campaign.

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Knicks trade the most in NBA

By Ryan Sherwin | January 26

Columnist Ryan Sherwin discusses the Knicks proclivity to trading their players all over the place.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

By Laura Randisi | January 22

Briefs on AU sports news, including the Patriot Leage Athlete of the Week and National Women Sports Day

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Top ten reasons why it stinks to be a sports fan in the nation's capital

January 22

The sports desk gives ten reasons why D.C. leaves something to be desired for fans of athletics.

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Mens' basketball falls to 2-1 in Patriot League

By Ian Quillen | January 22

The Men's Basketball team finished Saturday's Patriot League clash against visiting Lehigh on an offensive stretch colder than the frigid air bearing down on D.C. With at least a tie for the PL lead on the line, the Eagles did not make a field goal for the last 10:34 of the game, including one overtime session.

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More intensity needed for Men's Hoops

By Kevin Hilgers | January 22

Columnist Kevin Hilgers gives his take on the needs of AU Men's Basketball.

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Mountain Hawks prey on Eagles

By Jesse Epstein | January 22

After opening their Patriot League season in such promising fashion, the Lady Eagles suffered a critical blow on Saturday losing 69-55 to Lehigh at Bender Arena. "Our offensive execution was poor and we didn't take care of the ball," AU head coach Shann Hart said.

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Sports Resolutions, Countdown

January 15

The Eagle sports desk itemizes its top ten resolutions for this great Olympic and election year.

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Easy layup for AU over winter break

By Jesse Epstein | January 15

Sometimes a five-game losing streak is just what a team needs to awaken a sleeping giant. And that sleeping giant is the AU Women's Basketball team, picked to finish second in the Patriot League.

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Meet the new AD

By Kevin Hilgers | January 15

The Eagle interviews Joni Comstock, the new athletic director here at AU.

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Men's B-ball torpedoes Navy

By Ian Quillen | January 15

Navy had no answer for AU senior guard Andres Rodriguez, who set a school and conference record with 19 assists Wednesday night. Nor did they have an answer for freshman guard Andre Ingram, who scored a career-high 27 points, including eight three pointers, in the same game.

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NBA pick passes on

By Elliot Smilowitz | January 15

Sports Columnist Elliot Smilowitz discusses NBA pick's Yinka Dare's death.

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Say no to 'roids

December 8

Sports columnist Adam Montgomery discusses the dangers of steroids, as prompted by the raid of BALCO labs in early September

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Eagles split tourney

By Elliot Smilowitz | December 8

AU Women's Basketball lost a close contest on Saturday to No. 25 Arizona by a score of 75-63, then came back Sunday to rout Utah State 60-41. Both games were part of the Fiesta Bowl Classic, hosted by the University of Arizona.

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New AD takes over

By Jesse Epstein | December 8

Learn Dr. Joni Comstock's name. AU's new athletic director takes over today and with her at the helm, bounds are limitless and excitement is high.

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