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AU’s season concludes in the first round of the NCAA Tournament: ‘It’s always rewarding getting here’

By Alex Walulik · Monday, March 21, 2022

The Eagles couldn’t dig themselves out of a 26-point hole in the second half, losing to Michigan

Tournament recap: American University women's basketball wins Patriot League Championship

By Alex Walulik · Monday, March 14, 2022

AU women’s basketball defeats Bucknell after beating Lafayette and BU

Analysis: Losing the game on a coin flip

By Evan Maynard · Monday, March 14, 2022

How the NFL’s overtime rules are stirring up controversy

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Eagles eliminated by Navy Midshipmen

By Ben Morse | March 5

Midshipmen’s second-half defense end AU’s Patriot League Tournament aspirations

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Analysis: Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement underscores decades of achievement

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | March 4

‘We have won together, lost together and honestly grown up together’

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American University 62, Lafayette 48: Eagles defeat Leopards in final regular season contest

By Alex Walulik | March 4

AU finishes 20-8 on the season and 13-5 in Patriot League play

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Eagles slay Crusaders 69-63

By Ben Morse | March 3

AU moves on to the second round of the Patriot League tournament against Navy

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UMBC Retrievers fetch 17-9 victory over AU lacrosse

By Marco Gacina | March 3

In a blowout loss, the Eagles are the ones left chasing the ball

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American University 61, Lehigh 52: Eagles win second straight game

By Alex Walulik | March 3

AU wins their second straight behind a combined 21 points from Jade Edwards and Riley DeRubbo

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Spurs edge out Wizards in double-overtime thriller

By Sophia Rocha | March 1

Over 300 combined points make this the highest-scoring regular-season game in February

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Terrapins take out Eagles 31-12

By Ben Morse | March 1

Terrapins take out Eagles 31-12

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American University up to 17-8 with a 64-45 win over Lehigh

By Alex Walulik | February 28

After a 8-0 run in the second half, AU never looked back

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Georgetown shuts down AU lacrosse 20-8

By Marco Gacina | February 24

Hat tricks from Emma Vinall and Kendall Goldblum couldn’t hold the Hoyas back

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The return of Colin Smalls: A force to reckon with during his sophomore season

By Delaney Hoke | February 23

Sophomore guard adds new depth to the Eagles starting lineup

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Team effort propels men’s basketball over Army

By Lee Clarke | February 23

Five Eagles hit double-digit points in a resounding win

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Midshipmen lock Eagles in the brig 55-46

By Ben Morse | February 21

Poor shooting and turnovers declaw American University

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American University 70, Boston University 57: Eagles outlast Terriers for second straight win

By Alex Walulik | February 18

AU moves to 15-7 on the season and 8-4 in Patriot League play

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Lacrosse is back: American University 2022 season preview

By Marco Gacina | February 16

Eagles look to bounce back in 2022 behind fifth-year senior Emma Vinall

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Colgate raids Bender Arena in 86-68 win

By Ben Morse | February 14

Colgate’s three-point shooting and AU’s missed free throws sealed the Eagles fate

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American University 56, Bucknell 48: Eagles bury Bison in second half

By Alex Walulik | February 14

AU pushes past Bucknell with fans in attendance with a big second half effort

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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