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Dale Ludwig tied for a team high three shots in the 1-0 loss to Liberty

Men’s soccer drops first game of homestand

By Eric Saltzman and Joshua Schreiber · Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013

AU allowed a second half goal against Liberty and lost 1-0 to the Flames.

(from left to right) Walker, lacrosse senior Emily Maher, field hockey senior Stephanie Burry, cross country senior Thomas Woermer and President Neil Kerwin cut the ribbon.

AU debuts new Bender Arena locker rooms

By Eric Saltzman · Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013

Director of Athletics and Recreation Billy Walker and President Neil Kerwin participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor the completion of the new Bender Arena renovations, including new locker rooms for each varsity team.

Men’s soccer snaps winless streak with victory over Longwood

By Kara Avanceña · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013

AU’s men’s soccer beat Longwood 1-0 to end their two-game road trip

Steve Jennings talks with the field hockey team during their match against Columbia

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AU field hockey finishes Terrapin Invitational strong with win over Columbia

By Alex Romero | September 15

The Eagles (4-2-0,0-0-0 PL) field hockey team sustained their composure and secured a 4-1 win Sept.

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Women’s soccer drops two matches at Fairfield Invitational

By Zach Leciejewski | September 15

The Eagles dropped two straight 1-0 decisions against Fairfield and Hartford at the Fairfield Invitational

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D.C. United tie LA Galaxy 2-2

By Charles Clayton | September 15

Fighting back, black-and-red tie La Galaxy 2-2.

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Mens and womens cross country team record top five finishes at Navy Invitational

By Eric Saltzman | September 15

Senior Julia Sullivan led all Eagle runners with a fifth place finish

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Field hockey loses momentum, game against Miami (Ohio)

By Alex Romero | September 15

The Eagles fell apart in second period as their defense gives up 10 shots.

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Men’s soccer goes all the way in tie with Hartford

By Kyle Anderson | September 15

The Eagles and Hawks played to a 0-0 two overtime tie.

Kelly McCaddin led the Eagles with 15 kills against Coppin State

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Volleyball sweeps Coppin St for seventh straight win

September 12

AU had no trouble completing the three set sweep against Coppin State

Charlene Belanger started the game at goalie for the Eagles but was pulled due to injury in the first half.

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Women’s soccer defeats GMU despite injury to Belanger

By Alex Romero | September 10

he Eagles pulled off a late victory despite the 2nd half absence of starting goalkeeper Charlene Belanger.

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D.C. United lose to Chivas USA, 1-0

By Charles Clayton | September 9

Chris Pontius returns, as United’s road struggles continue

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Club Student-Athlete of the Week

September 9

The Eagle recognizes this week AU Club Student-Athlete

AU goalie Billy Knutsen made two saves in the Eagles 2-2 draw against Denver

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Men’s soccer plays to a draw against Denver

By Jennifer Reyes | September 9

AU bounced back from Friday’s loss with a 2-2 tie versus Denver on Sunday

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Field hockey team overpowers Longwood

By Caleb Vinson | September 9

AU defeated the Longwood Lancers 7-1 at Jacobs Field through a balanced, sharp offensive attack

Megan Rosburg was one of two Eagles named to the All-Tournament team at the Sacred Heart Invitational

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AU volleyball team remains undefeated after Sacred Heart Invitational

September 8

The Eagles added three more wins to this season after Sacred Heart Invitational.

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Men’s, women’s cross country teams both record victories at Catholic Invitational

September 8

Nick Regan led all Eagle runners with a first place finish; DeVita notches runner up finish for women.

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Poor first half spells doom for men’s soccer against Binghamton

September 7

A bad start to the Eagle’s home opener ultimately proved costly as AU dropped 1-0 to Binghamton

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AU field hockey team grinds out tough win

By Nati Bulcho | September 7

Eagles’ goalie leads the Eagles to a 2-1 season after a 2-0 shutout against James Madison University.

Lindsay Muri scored a second half goal against LaSale to tie the game and force overtime

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Despite late rally, women’s soccer falls in overtime

By Eric Saltzman | September 7

The AU women’s soccer team tied up the game late in the second half, but ultimately lost to LaSale 3-2 in overtime

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