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Get some action in Bender Arena

By Ryan Sherwin · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

Columnist Ryan Sherwin: As the Men's and Women's Basketball season kicks off within the next week it is becoming more and more apparent that AU sports fans' support has been suffering.

Web exclusive: Cross Country runs past NCAAs

By Laura Randisi · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

The Men's and Women's Cross Country teams made their presence felt at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Lock Haven, Pa. The Men's side finished fourth overall with senior Matt Seymour leading the way. He finished first for the Eagles placing tenth overall with a time of 30:53.

Rodriguez leads Men's Basketball to close win

By Ian Quillen · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

In their second and final pre-season tune-up, AU Men's Basketball encountered on-court adversity for the first time this year - a 10-point halftime deficit to Sakalai Vilnius, a Lithuanian professional team. The Eagles responded, keying an outstanding 11-assist game from senior Andres Rodriguez, and five double figure scoring performances to win, coming from behind, 86-80 at Bender Arena on Sunday.

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The Week in Eagle Sports

November 13

Some sports events to attend this weekend

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Countdown

November 13

The first of a new weekly segment called "Countdown," in which The Eagle sports staff will list the "Top 10" of a particular issue. Many of the topics will deal with AU sports; others will touch on college athletics and professional sports. This week's debut counts down the "Top 10 Sports Figures Who Went to College Inside the Beltway.

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Eagles score first NCAA berth

By Elliot Smilowitz | November 13

The AU Field Hockey team defeated Quinnipiac 4-1 on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in a play-in game in College Park, Md. The win propels AU into the NCAA Div. I Tournament, where it will play Duke in the first round on Saturday, Nov. 15.

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Sports briefs

November 13

Briefs from the Eagle sports desk on Women's Rugby, senior Ethan Bassett, and Ice Hockey

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Feel the magic, baby!

By Corey Parker | November 13

Columnist Corey Parker discusses the thrills and excitement of college basketball

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Field Hockey takes PL title

By Kevin Hilgers | November 10

Both teams in Saturday's Patriot League Field Hockey championship made it there by the slimmest of margins. No. 19 AU got the berth with a 3-2 overtime win over No. 24 Lafayette in the semifinals. Holy Cross finalized its spot in a similar way by beating Bucknell 2-1 in overtime. It was no surprise that the title match finished any differently.

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Swimming and Diving teams

By Elliot Smilowitz | November 10

Despite putting up a strong fight, both the Men's and Women's Swimming teams lost to Army in the season's first Patriot League match-up on Saturday. The afternoon was highlighted by AU senior Dominick Szabo's record-breaking performances. Szabo broke pool records in the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke, the latter of which had stood for nine years.

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Sideline Scholars

By Jesse Epstein | November 10

Columnist Jesse Epstein reflects on three of the greatest athletes possibly heading to jail.

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Men's Basketball fought hard Tuesday

By Ian Quillen | November 10

AU fans got their first look at this year's Men's Basketball team Tuesday, Nov. 4 in an 85-39 drubbing of the World HoopStars in Bender Arena.

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Field Hockey wins first PL Title

By Kevin Hilgers | November 10

Both teams in Saturday's Patriot League Field Hockey championship made it there by the slimmest of margins.

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Lady Eagles go down and out

By Ian Quillen | November 10

AU Women's Soccer fell to Navy, 4-1, in the Patriot League Championship on Reeves Field Sunday afternoon, ending the Eagles' hopes of back-to-back league titles and a return to the NCAA tournament. Navy forward Amelia Sheveland's two goals in the 26th and 80th minutes sandwiched a Navy scoring barrage that didn't quite reflect the match on the pitch.

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Men's Soccer end season with loss

By Ian Quillen | November 10

Men's Soccer fell, 4-0, to Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 8 on Reeves Field in their last match of the season, which was also Senior Day.

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Women's Soccer loses PL Title

By Ian Quillen | November 10

Women's Soccer lost in PL Championship on Reeves Field to Navy, 4-1.

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Pros side-step prison

By Jesse Epstein | November 10

Columnist Jesse Epstein considers the place of athletes in the only game with higher stakes than the national championship.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

November 10

Briefs from The Eagle Sports Desk on swimmers and volleyball performance

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Who are your NBA tip-off favorites?

By Elliot Smilowitz | November 6

The leaves are falling once again, and you know what that means - the NBA season is upon us. The biggest stories of the off-season were Kobe Bryant's impending rape trial, the arrival of 18-year-old NBA savior LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' signing of Karl Malone and Gary Payton.

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Salary cap? Not at college

November 6

Columnist Adam Montgomery discusses problems with caps on salaries and rewards for college athletes

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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