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Lady Eagles on ice

By Shannon Scovel · Friday, Dec. 4, 2015

AU club hockey seeks goals, players and a division title

Women’s basketball spotlight: Cecily Carl

By Shannon Scovel · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015

In this week’s “Player spotlight”, The Eagle caught up with Carl, a freshman guard from Pennsylvania who has recorded 18 points so far this season.

AU volleyball players watch carefully as the NCAA tournament seeds are announced.

AU volleyball to play Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, Nov. 30, 2015

The Eagles will play the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Ohio State University.

Photo Credit: Rosie Black/Photo Collective Head coach Megan Gebbia discusses game strategy with her team during a game last season. The Eagles will look to defend their conference title this year.

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Women’s basketball extends winless streak to six against Wake Forest

By Gabe Bichinho | November 30

Fourth quarter comeback efforts by Michelle Holmes not enough in 71-70 loss.

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Women’s basketball spotlight: Elina Koskimies

By Shannon Scovel | November 25

Freshman guard Elina Koskimies came to the United States looking for the opportunity to play collegiate basketball, and she has already made contributions to the Eagles this season in her first four games.

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Coach spotlight: Nick Stames

By Jennifer Reyes | November 23

An inside look at assistant coach Nick Stames' career and influence at AU after 20 years.

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Women’s basketball remains winless with loss against Elon

By Liam Bond | November 23

Despite strong production from Harris, the Eagles drop to an 0-4 record after a third quarter surge from the Elon Phoenix.

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Volleyball wins 13th Patriot League title

By Jennifer Reyes | November 22

With wins over the Army and Colgate this weekend the Eagles finish the Patriot League competition with a perfect record.

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Women’s basketball extends losing streak to three in home opener against Hofstra

By Haley Samsel | November 20

Eagles fall 60-51 against another non-conference foe.

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Women’s basketball spotlight: Michaela Nieuwenhuizen

By Haley Samsel | November 19

Nieuwenhuizen, a Canadian native, is the first player to be featured in The Eagle’s weekly women’s basketball player profiles.

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Men’s basketball drops home opener to Hampton 61-48

By Matt Holt | November 18

Hampton’s surge early in the second half hands the Eagles their second loss of the season.

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Takeaways from AU’s home-opener loss

By Austin Sternlicht | November 18

Austin Sternlicht assess what went wrong and what went well for the Eagle Tuesday night.

Brennan coaches his team during a game during the 2014-2015 season.

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Men’s basketball falls in season opener to Rhode Island

By Austin Sternlicht | November 15

Eagles drop early season contest 65-42.

AU volleyball celebrates during a match in September.

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AU volleyball finishes the regular season with an undefeated Patriot League record

By Jennifer Reyes | November 15

The Eagles earned their 16th conference victory with a 3-0 win over Loyola University Maryland.

Photo Credit: Owain JamesAU defeated Army 4-1 at home in the first round of the Patriot League playoffs. The team competes against Boston on Friday in New York.

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AU soccer knocks out Army, advances to Patriot League semifinals

By Gabe Bichinho | November 11

The Eagles defeat Army 4-1 on wet afternoon in the first round of the conference tournament

Junior midfielder Natalie Marsh jogs across the field with freshman forward Rafaela Rubas (left) and sophomore defender Angela Virtu (right) during a game against Bucknell University on Oct. 31.

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Field hockey season ends against Boston University in Patriot League Championship

By Jennifer Reyes | November 7

The Eagles prove unable to complete a comeback in the PL championships after falling behind 2-0 in the first half.

Allison Cappellino goes up for a block in a match against UMBC on Sept. 19

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AU volleyball clinches regular season Patriot League title with weekend sweeps

By Vincent Salandro | November 7

Straight set victories over Lehigh and Colgate help the Eagles earn the top seed in PL tournament.

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AU basketball coaches discuss season prospects at 2015 AU Hoop Talk dinner

By Shannon Scovel | November 7

Brennan and Gebbia field questions from Dr. Billy Walker, Dan Laing and audience members about their goals for the year.

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Brennan, players discuss changes in rotation and the NCAA rules at media day

By Gabe Bichinho | November 7

New big men, skilled freshmen among main topics at men’s basketball public event.

Photo Credit: Shelby Morgan/The EagleAU field hockey defeated Bucknell last weekend and will face Lafayette in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament this weekend.

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2015 field hockey Patriot League Tournament preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 5

The Eagles look to claim their tenth conference championship this weekend in Boston.

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.

Solutions by The State News