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Freshman guard Delante Jones takes on Stony Brook last year. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

AU freshmen players shine in opener at Maryland

By Austin Sternlicht · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

In his first three seasons as head coach, Mike Brennan had never started a freshman on opening night. On Friday’s 62-56 loss at 25 th ranked Maryland, he started two.

AU team captain Esteban Gomez-Rivera wrestles against Columbia's Angelo Amenta at a home match last season on Jan. 31, 2016.

Josh Terao leads Eagles to wrestling victories

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

The redshirt sophomore helped AU notch two home wins against Campbell, Clarion

Senior defender Chris Fanet, pictured Sept. 9 against Gonzaga, scored the AU's lone goal in the team's loss in the Patriot League Championship to Colgate.

Men’s soccer falls to Colgate in Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

Senior Chris Fanet notches lone goal for the Eagles

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Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League final with double overtime win over Bucknell

By Gabe Bichinho | November 12

Senior Jake Garcia scores two late goals to give the Eagles at least one more game this season

Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year Panos Nakhid and the AU men's soccer team hosts the Patriot League Tournament in search of its fifth title

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Patriot League men’s soccer preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 11

With its 3-1 victory over Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, the AU men’s soccer team clinched the regular season Patriot League championship and the right to host the semifinals and finals of the Patriot League Tournament.

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Field hockey advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

By Vincent Salandro | November 10

Late goal from Natalie Konerth gives Eagles 2-1 victory over Kent State, will face Duke

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Straight from print: Red, White and New: David Terao returns to AU as a volunteer coach

By Shannon Scovel | November 10

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's print edition on Oct. 21. David Terao is back in the wrestling room.

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Rubas leads women's field hockey to 10th Patriot League title

By Shannon Scovel and Vincent Salandro | November 6

AU defeats Boston University 1-0 to advance to NCAA tournament for first time since 2013

The AU field hockey team starts Patriot League Tournament play against Holy Cross Nov. 4 at 4:00pm on the campus of Boston University

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What’s in store for field hockey’s Patriot League tournament

By Vincent Salandro | November 3

Second seeded Eagles head to Boston in search of a league title

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Eagles fall short in regular season finale against BU

By Vincent Salandro | October 30

Junior forward Haley Bowcutt records only goal for No. 20 AU in 2-1 loss

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Straight from print: Getting athletes’ heads in the game

By Vincent Salandro | October 26

AU mental performance coach Brian Levenson works to assist athletes and educate the public about his field

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Brennan praises player development in annual Chalk Talk

By Austin Sternlicht | October 24

The AU Men’s basketball team held their annual open practice featuring an interview with head coach Mike Brennan and open questions from the audience

Senior midfield Natalie Marsh tracks a James Madison attacker on September 4. Marsh and the Eagles limited Colgate to four shots in their 6-1 win October 22

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Eagles cruise to 6-1 victory over Colgate

By Vincent Salandro | October 23

Senior forward Natalie Konerth’s hat trick carries No. 19 AU to fourth straight win

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AU club tennis team to play in national tournament for the first time

By Vincent Salandro | October 21

The team will compete in the 48-team tournament in South Carolina October 28-30

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Volleyball claims seventh straight victory

By Vincent Salandro | October 10

The Eagles grind out a tough match to defeat Lehigh in three sets

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AU women’s basketball team releases schedule

By Christina Vassallo | September 27

The Eagle highlights some of women’s basketball early season opponents

Senior midfield Natalie Marsh tracks a James Madison attacker on September 4. Marsh and the Eagles fell to Princeton 2-1 on District Day Sunday.

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Eagles lose tightly contested game to Princeton 2-1

By Shannon Scovel | September 26

Junior defender Angela Virtu notches AU’s lone goal against the No. 13 Tigers

AU senior goalkeeper Lucas Belanger looks to distribute the ball in a match against Gonzaga September 9. Belanger recorded his first career shutout in the Eagles' 3-0 victory over Colgate

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Men’s soccer breezes past Colgate to open Patriot League season

By Gabe Bichinho | September 26

Iraola’s two goals lead the Eagles to a 3-0 victory at the beginning of conference play

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Volleyball opens Patriot League play with victory

By Vincent Salandro | September 24

Eagles overcome offensive struggles to defeat Bucknell in three sets

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Breaking down AU’s Non-Conference Schedule

By Austin Sternlicht | September 20

On Sept., 15, the AU men’s basketball team officially released its schedule for the upcoming season. AU will play three teams that reached the Sweet Sixteen this past March, highlighted by the defending champion Villanova Wildcats.

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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