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Women’s basketball loses second straight game to Holy Cross, 73-63

By Josh Paunil · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Junior guard Alexis Dobbs scored a season-high 19 points and senior center Stephanie Anya pulled down a career-best 12 rebounds, including eight offensive ones, in AU women’s basketball’s 73-63 loss to Holy Cross.

Eagles drop Holy Cross, 64-61, on Munoz overtime buzzer-beater three-pointer

By Gennaro Farone · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Daniel Munoz hit a three-pointer as time expired in overtime to give the Eagles a 64-61 victory over Holy Cross in Bender Arena Feb. 17.

Jolivette overcomes injury to help Eagles on and off court

By Gennaro Farone · Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013

Only six months and seven days separated the day Jolivette had surgery to repair his knee and the day he stepped on the floor against Hampton University.

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Key to Nationals' spring training is health

By Eric Saltzman | February 14

If [Wilson] Ramos can show he is fully healed from his injury, don’t be surprised if he is the Nationals’ opening day catcher.

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Wrestling wins one, drops two heading into regular season finale

By Chris Hall | February 14

In an up-and-down weekend, the AU wrestling team lost a tough match to Navy Feb. 9 before splitting a pair of duals Feb. 10 by beating Boston University and falling to Army.

Megan Rosburg (second from right) celebrates on the field of the Superdome in New Orleans with her family, including her father and Ravens Assistant Head Coach Jerry Rosburg (second from left), after the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

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The Ravens call him 'Coach.' AU's Rosburg calls him 'Dad.'

By Josh Paunil | February 14

AU sophomore hugged her dad on the field after he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory.

Jen Dumiak dribbles by a Lehigh defender as The Eagles lost to the Mountain Hawks 71-55 in Bender Arena Feb. 13.

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Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh, 71-55, as George scores 12

By Josh Paunil | February 13

The AU women’s basketball teams remains in third place in the conference standings after they dropped their second game in the last three contests to Lehigh, 71-55. Junior guard Geleisa George scored a team-high 12 points while sophomore forward Arron Zimmerman chipped in 10 points.

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Hinkle signs to Hungarian team

February 11

Former AU basketball star Charles Hinkle writes about his joining a new team in Hungary and their race for first place.

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Zimmerman leads AU to dominant win over Colgate

By Molly Kepner | February 10

Three Eagles scored in double figures as AU crushed Colgate 69-44.

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Wroblicky, Schoof key in Eagle victory over Colgate

By Gennaro Farone | February 10

The Eagles outscored Colgate 45-13 in the second half thanks to a strong shooting performance by John Schoof en route to a 70-55 victory.

Junior center Tony Wroblicky rises above Lafayette defenders as the Eagles defeat the Leopards, 68-64, Feb. 3 in Bender Arena.

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Men’s basketball falls to Bucknell at buzzer, holds off Lafayette in win

By Gennaro Farone | February 7

Stephen Lumpkins and Tony Wroblicky had strong performances as the Eagles beat the Leopards at Phil Bender Day, 68-64

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Allen, Leininger run to IC4A Championship berth at New Balance Collegiate

By Molly Kepner | February 6

The AU indoor track and field team continued its streak of successful running Feb. 1 and 2 at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in New York, N.Y.

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Wurm wins 100-yard backstroke at Bucknell

February 6

Matt Wurm earned the lone Eagle victory Feb. 2 as he posted a 51.17 in the 100-yard backstroke. The AU men’s 200 medley relay was the best team performance of the event. The team of Bobby Ballance, Charlie Taffet, Tyler Pham and Wurm led the Eagles to a third-place finish with a time of 1:38:17.

Thomas Barreiro matches up against Binghamtonâ€™s Cody Reed in the 184-pound weight class as the Eagles upset the No. 19 Bearcats Feb. 3, snapping AUâ€™s losing streak after dropping two straight matches.

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AU wrestling upsets No. 19 Binghamton

By Chris Hall | February 4

The Eagles won all but three matches in a surprise 26-14 victory over the Binghampton Bearcats.

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Turnovers, bench play separate women's basketball from Patriot League opponents

By Josh Paunil | February 4

The women’s basketball team couldn't hold off Lafayette in the closing minutes in Easton, Penn. as they fall 49-47. Sophomore guard Jen Dumiak led AU scorers with 12 points.

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Victory over Bucknell keeps women's basketball tied atop PL standings

By Josh Paunil | January 31

After beating Bucknell away 66-58, the women's basketball team remains tied atop the PL standings.

Stephen Lumpkins makes a shot against Bucknell Jan. 30. The Eagles fell to the Bison 56-55 on a buzzer beater.

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Men's basketball falls at the last minute, 56-55, to Bucknell

By Gennaro Farone | January 31

The Eagles, second to last in Patriot League standings, threw away an opportunity Jan. 30 to beat Bucknell.

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Nine Eagle runners finish in top 10 at Patriot Games

By Eric Saltzman | January 30

The Eagles finished with nine runners in the top 10 and broke three school records at the George Mason Patriot Games.

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Eagle sports staff Superbowl picks

January 30

Super Bowl 47 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens will be at the Mercedes Benz Super Dome in New Orleans, LA.

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Women’s basketball is tied for first after taking down undefeated Army

By Josh Paunil | January 30

After their first regular season Patriot League loss in nearly two years, the women’s basketball team responded by beating an undefeated Army squad to create a four-way tie for first place.

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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