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High powered offense leads AU women’s basketball to victory

By Caleb Vinson · Monday, Nov. 18, 2013

Eagles shot 45 percent from the field to defeat UMass Minutewomen by a score of 82-59.

Volleyball wins Patriot League regular season title

By Kara Avanceña · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

AU swept Colgate at Bender Arena to end the regular season. The Eagles to Patriot League tournament this next weekend.

Eagles field hockey season ends with loss to Maryland

By Alex Romero · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013

The Eagles field hockey season comes to a close in their NCAA first-round playoff loss against Maryland 4-1.

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Regan leads AU runners at NCAA Cross Country Mid Atlantic Regionals.

By Austin Sternlicht | November 16

Nick Regan was the highest finishing Eagle runner for the fifth time this season.

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Volleyball maintains lead in PL with victory over Lehigh

By Eric Saltzman | November 16

With their win over Lehigh, the Eagles will face off Colgate University today for the Patriot League regular season title.

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Jesse Reed’s overtime game winner for men’s basketball

By Caleb Vinson | November 15

Gardner leads charge as AU Eagles overcome deficit to defeat UMBC in overtime.

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AU volleyball sweeps Navy for eighth straight sweep

By Kara Avanceña | November 13

The Eagles swept Navy 3-0 to start its three-match homestand to end the regular season

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AU field hockey wins NCAA Tournament play-in game

By Alex Romero | November 13

AU field hockey bests Quinnipiac 3-1.

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AU women’s basketball cruises to first victory

By Zach Leciejewski | November 13

New head coach Megan Gebbia earned her first victory as the AU women’s basketball team pulled ahead of University of Maryland Eastern Shore to win its season opener 76-69.

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Women’s swim team collects three top 10 finishes

November 12

Eagle swimmers were led by a strong performance in the women’s 200 yard medley relay in a meet against Lafayette, Navy and Bucknell

Megan Gebbia looks to lead the Eagles to a Patriot League title after becoming the women’s basketball head coach in August

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New women's basketball coach brings winning experience to Eagles

By Alex Romero | November 12

First-year women’s basketball head coach Megan Gebbia brings a new system of defensive and offensive style play for the Eagles.

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AU volleyball sweeps Army and Holy Cross to clinch spot for playoffs

By Kara Avanceña | November 10

The Eagles defeat both teams on their two-game road trip, earning a spot in the Patriot League playoffs

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Wrestling's Herrin dominates second straight Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational

November 10

Heavyweight Blake Herrin took home the title in his class at the Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational.

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Men’s soccer secures place in Patriot League tournament

By Jennifer Reyes | November 9

The AU men’s soccer team will advance to the Patriot League tournament as fifth seed after defeating Colgate 2-1.

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Field hockey wins Patriot League title

By Caleb Vinson | November 9

The AU Eagles hockey team defeated the Boston University Terriers 3-0 to secure the Patriot League Tournament Championship.

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Women’s soccer eliminated in Patriot League semifinals

By Zach Leciejewski | November 9

The AU Women’s soccer team lost to Navy in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals by a score of 2-0.

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Late GMU run ends in AU men’s basketball loss

By Alex Romero | November 9

Men’s basketball loses 63-60 against GMU in their first game of the season.

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Club sport student athlete of the week: Becky Maz

By Alex Romero | November 8

This week’s Eagle club student athlete of the week is Becky Maz, who plays outfield on AU’s club softball team.

Grace Wilson scored an overtime goal to give the Eagles the victory over Lafayette in the Patriot League semi-finals

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Wilson’s overtime goal sends field hockey to PL finals

By Eric Saltzman | November 8

The Eagles’ field hockey team advances to the Patriot League Tournament finals for the first time since 2010.

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Men’s soccer beats Princeton 2-0 while resting regulars

By Jennifer Reyes | November 7

The Eagles concluded their out-of-conference schedule with a victory over the Princeton Tigers.

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