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Volleyball finishes 2-1 in Hofstra/Stony Brook Invitational

By Vincent Salandro · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

The AU volleyball team finished up its non-conference schedule by falling to Hofstra University in three sets on the final day of the Hofstra/Stony Brook Invitational this past weekend.

AU senior defender Hayley Mullins surveys the field in the Eagles' District Day match against Tennessee September 4. Mullins and the Eagles fell in their Patriot League opener to Colgate 1-0.

Women’s soccer loses Patriot League opener

By Christina Vassallo · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016

Colgate University beats the Eagles 1-0

AU suffered its seventh straight defeat to begin the season at the hands of Tennessee on District Day September 4. The Eagles rallied days later to record their first victory against Longwood 1-0 September 8.

The Eagles enter conference play with just one win

By Shannon Scovel · Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016

AU will be tested against a Patriot League opponent for the first time this year when the team takes on Colgate at home

Junior forward Kaylee Hillard's clearance attempt is contested by Tennessee freshman Maya Neal during the Eagles 3-0 loss to the Volunteers Sunday at Reeves Field

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AU women’s soccer loses sixth consecutive game

By Shannon Scovel | September 5

The Eagles fell 3-0 to the overwhelming force of the University of Tennessee

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AU celebrates Centrowitz’s gold medal mile

By Shannon Scovel | August 30

He felt like family. To the millions of viewers watching Saturday’s Olympic 1500 meter final, Matthew Centrowitz Jr.

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Athletes to watch this fall

By Shannon Scovel | August 28

A breakdown of the players to keep an eye out for this season

Julita Kurdziuk, center, is now the lone senior on the women's volleyball team, and hopes to lead the team to the NCAA tournament again this year.

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AU volleyball player steps up as senior leader

By Shannon Scovel | August 26

Julita Kurdziuk hopes to lead the team to another conference title

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Fall sports preview: What to watch out for this semester

By Shannon Scovel | August 25

Check out what’s in store for this season’s Eagles

Sergio Lopez swims for the Eagles in this photo pulled from the Eagle archives.

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Digging into AU’s history of Olympic swimmers

By Shannon Scovel | August 19

AU senior swimmer Caylee Watson made history on August 7 as she jumped in the water at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium in Rio and competed for her native U.S.

NCAA Basketball: American U. at Louisiana State

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Looking back: How AU basketball fared against the No. 1 NBA draft pick

By Shannon Scovel | July 1

On Thursday, June 23, the Philadelphia 76ers selected former LSU player Ben Simmons as the No.1 overall NBA draft pick, and The Eagle reflects on how AU fared against the superstar on December 22, 2015.

Emilie Ikeda, center, celebrates with her teammates on senior day in fall 2015.

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Patriot League honors AU field hockey graduate

By Shannon Scovel | June 30

If asked about her AU field hockey career, Emilie Ikeda will enthusiastically talk about teammates, friends, coaches and the administration.

Brendan Johnson races to a first place finish in the 10,000 meter run at the Patriot League Conference Championships in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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Catching up with Brendan Johnson

By Shannon Scovel | June 21

2016 PL Track Scholar-Athlete of the Year talks outdoor track, upcoming goals and team chemistry

An early season injury forced Senior forward Michelle Holmes into the role of a mentor for the younger members of the team

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Michelle Holmes reflects on her final season as an Eagle

By Leo Versel | April 26

The AU women’s basketball forward discusses mentoring her teammates while injured, her inspirations as a player and the legacy she hopes to leave at AU

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Mick Foley addresses national issues of bullying and sexual assault

By Shannon Scovel | April 16

The semi-retired professional wrestler encouraged all students to become allies and raise awareness

AU senior captain David Terao competes against Dylan Peters on Saturday morning in the consolation bracket.

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Seniors fight for glory at NCAA Wrestling Championships

By Haley Samsel | March 20

Three senior AU wrestlers traveled to New York City to compete for a national title at the 2016 NCAA championships led by head coach Teague Moore.

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Terao finishes fourth at NCAA Wrestling Championships

By Shannon Scovel | March 20

Senior captain David Terao and AU head wrestling coach Teague Moore held back tears on Saturday afternoon as the two men reflected on their five-year journey together, which culminated in a fourth place finish and a standing ovation for Terao in Madison Square Garden.

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AU student-athlete Lauren Crisler excelling on and off the court

By Leo Versel | March 7

The women’s basketball junior forward uses her experience and passion to lead AU in Patriot League Tournament

AU freshman Cecily Carl hands the ball off to sophomore Maria Liddane in a game against Loyola (Md.) on Feb. 27

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Patriot League women’s basketball preview

By Vincent Salandro | March 4

The Eagles will take on Boston University in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament

AU junior Jalen Rhea guards Loyola's Andre Walker in the Eagles' victory over the Greyhounds on Feb. 27 in Bender Arena

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Men’s basketball upsets BU in PL quarterfinals, 69-64

By Jennifer Reyes | March 4

The sixth-seeded AU defeated third-seeded BU, move on to face second-seeded Lehigh.

AU junior Lauren Crisler goes up for a layup against Loyola (Md.) on Feb. 27

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Women’s basketball fights back to knock off Navy in finale

By Gabe Bichinho | March 3

Eagles will now face Boston at home on Saturday to kick off the Patriot League Tournament

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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