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Scarlet Knights roll the Eagles but AU stays competitive in several divisions

By Ben Morse · Monday, Dec. 6, 2021

AU’s Maida wins and controversial heavyweight bout ends in disqualification

American University women’s basketball team bounces back in the second half to beat UMBC

By Alex Walulik · Friday, Dec. 3, 2021

AU moves to 4-2 on the season

American University 69, George Mason 61: Eagles hold off Patriots in second half

By Alex Walulik · Monday, Nov. 29, 2021

AU survived a first half scare against GMU and ultimately put away the Patriots in the second

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Emily Fisher’s confidence and leadership ignite the Eagles

By Alex Walulik | November 23

The senior guard gives the Eagles high hopes for the season

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AU volleyball falls to Colgate in Patriot League final

By Marco Gacina | November 23

Eagles fall short of 17th Patriot League title in four sets

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AU volleyball outlasts Lafayette in Patriot League semis, advances to finals

By Marco Gacina | November 22

The Eagles win in four sets and seek to capture a 17th Patriot League title

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AU volleyball beats Loyola in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament

By Marco Gacina | November 19

The five-set thriller sends the Eagles to the semifinals

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Eagles field hockey falls to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Championships

By Owen Dunn | November 16

The loss snaps AU’s 8-game winning streak

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The Eagles fall in Patriot League championship

By Lee Clarke | November 16

A hard-fought battle goes down to the wire between the first and second seed teams

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Eagles out-fox Marist in the men’s basketball season opener

By Ben Morse | November 15

Overtime thriller came down to free throws

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Eagles advance to Patriot League championship for the second season in a row

By Lee Clarke | November 12

A high scoring back-and-forth game ends with an Eagles victory

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Eagles defeat Leopards in Saturday matchup

By Andrew Powers | November 10

AU holds their position among top teams in Patriot League

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2021-22 American University men’s basketball season preview

By Ben Morse | November 9

After a frustrating end to the 2021 season, the Eagles look to get back on track

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2021-22 American University women’s basketball season preview

By Alex Walulik | November 8

Edwards and a returning roster could propel team back to Patriot League championship

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Eagles sink Navy in final regular season match

By Lee Clarke | November 5

Graduate forward Jerry Zouantcha scores two goals in the rout of Navy on senior day

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DC Council members introduce college athlete compensation bill

By Alex Walulik | November 1

University is closely monitoring ‘rapidly evolving’ NIL regulations

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Eagles couldn’t claw their way back from Mountain Hawks’ lead on Senior Day

By Sara Campbell | October 28

Women’s soccer was their own worst enemy in the attacking third

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The Eagles top Army in an overtime win

By Lee Clarke | October 25

Golden goal in first four minutes of overtime seals the game

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Senior sensation Jade Edwards' leadership and scoring propelled AU basketball to new heights

By Alex Walulik | October 19

The Chicago native was recently named Preseason Player of the Year

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AU to require spectators at Bender Arena to show proof of vaccination

By Ben Morse | October 18

Starting next week, unvaccinated guests must show recent negative COVID test to enter

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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