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Women’s soccer team advances to the quarterfinals

By Zach Leciejewski · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

The AU women’s soccer team defeated Army 3-1 with penalty kicks, advancing to the Patriot League semifinals.

Monika Smidova registered 32 assists in the Eagles’ victory over Norfolk State.

Volleyball earns 18th sweep of season against Norfolk State

By Kara Avanceña · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

AU’s volleyball team swept Norfolk State in the Eagles’ final non-conference game of the season. AU looks to improve its game before playing fellow conference team Army.

AU women's basketball wins exhibition game

By Alex Romero · Monday, Nov. 4, 2013

The AU women’s basketball team showcased their new system under first-year coach Megan Gebbia with an exhibition win over Indiana University (Penn.)

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Four AU runners named All-League as Cross-Country

November 3

Men’s and women’s cross-country finish No. 3 and No. 6 at Patriot League Championships

Two AU field hockey team players corner a Towson player on a Oct. 18 game.

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AU field hockey finishes strong

By Zach Leciejewski | November 3

For their final game of the season, the Eagle field hockey team defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks by a score of 2-0.

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Men’s soccer earns much-needed 3-1 win

By Jennifer Reyes | November 3

The Eagles move to fifth place in the Patriot League with one conference game left after defeating Boston University.

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Volleyball sweeps Lafayette for sixth straight win

By Kara Avanceña | November 2

The Eagles swept Lafayette to end back-to-back games at Bender Arena. The Eagles’ win is their sixth straight victory.

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AU volleyball wins fifth straight game to stay atop Patriot League standings

By Kara Avanceña | November 2

Eagles’ volleyball returned to Bender Arena after a four game road trip and swept Bucknell to keep first place in the Patriot League

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Men’s soccer drops in PL standings with 3-1 loss to Loyola

By Jennifer Reyes | October 31

Men’s soccer in danger of missing Patriot League championships with 3-1 loss to Loyola.

The AU Field Hockey team huddles before their match against William and Mary

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Eagles field hockey falls in overtime on senior day

By Alex Romero | October 27

The Eagles fought hard on senior day, tying the game in the second half, but ultimately fell in overtime.

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Women’s soccer unable to hold off BU

By Jennifer Reyes | October 27

The Eagles women’s soccer team lost to Boston University 1-0 in overtime on Oct. 27.

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Field hockey clinches Patriot League regular season title

By Caleb Vinson | October 27

The Eagles edged the Bucknell Bison 1-0, placing No. 1 in the Patriot League Tournament.

Joe Iraola had three shots in draw against Lafayette

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Knutsen picks up shutout in men’s soccer draw against Lafayette

By Eric Saltzman | October 26

The Eagles tied Lafayette to a double overtime 0-0 draw at Reeves Field.

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Volleyball sweeps Loyola in fourth straight win

By Eric Saltzman | October 26

The Eagles’ volleyball team maintained first place in the Patriot League conference with their victory over Loyola on Oct. 25.

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Women’s soccer clinches playoff berth despite loss

October 25

The Eagles women’s soccer team secures a playoff spot despite a 2-0 loss at Loyola.

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Club student athlete of the week: Alex Shaw

By Alex Romero | October 23

The Eagle talks to club baseball player Alex Shaw about the team’s season and his favorite things to do around D.C.

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Men’s soccer plays to scoreless draw against West Virginia

By Zach Leciejewski | October 23

The Eagles went through two overtimes but failed to register a goal in a tie with West Virginia.

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Field hockey second half surge leads to upset of No. 2 UConn

By Eric Saltzman | October 21

Victoria DeKepper registered three assists in the Eagles 4-3 upset victory over the Huskies

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Club Student Athlete of the Week

By Jennifer Reyes | October 20

Ice hockey player Daniel Deacon discusses juggling law school and practices with the team.

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Men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan addresses fans at Chalk Talk

By Caleb Vinson | October 20

Brennan discusses schedule, league parity and his point of view on the new season

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