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Strack’s career-high night leads AU to win

By Samantha Raphelson · Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011

The women's basketball team came victorious out a match against Mount Saint Mary's University last week at Bender Arena.

Charles Hinkle poured in 21 points to help the Eagles defeat Columbia. The senior forward is averaging 23.2 points per game, good for ninth in the nation.

Hinkle leads Eagles to 66-58 road victory

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011

Men's basketball came out dominate against Columbia University last week.

Volleyball advances to Patriot League Championship with four-set victory over Colgate

By Josh Paunil · Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011

After a victory over Colgate, AU aims to take home the Patriot League championship for the tenth time in 11 years.

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Men's basketball outlasts Florida Atlantic in nail-biter

By Chris Hall | November 18

Men's basketball beat Florida Atlantic University 62-56 in the final minutes of the game Nov. 16.

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Volleyball wins PL regular season

By Maya Kosover | November 16

The AU volleyball team heads into the Patriot League tournament ranked No. 1 in the league.

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Rinehardt leads five AU runners at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional

November 16

None of AU's five cross-country runners that competed in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional were able to advance to the NCAA Championships.

Seth Goldman and the AU menâ€™s soccer team couldnâ€™t generate any offense in Sundayâ€™s Patriot League Championship Game, as Colgate defeated the Eagles 2-0 to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

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Men’s soccer shutout in championship

By Josh Paunil | November 15

AU mens soccer falls short of their anticipated Patriot League Championship falling shore to Colgate University.

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Richmond hands men’s basketball loss in opener

By Samantha Raphelson | November 15

AU fell to the RIchmond Spiders last week in the first game of the basketball season.

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Mariacher leads wrestling on weekend

By Chris Hall | November 15

AU wrestling jumps into the new season by solidifying sixth place at the Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational on Nov. 12.

Alexis Dobbs finished with nine points and five assists in the loss.

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James Madison edges women’s basketball in double overtime

By Jack Kernochan | November 15

AU women's basketball falls short to James Madison University on Nov. 13.

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Makowski sends Eagles into Patriot League Tournament final

By Tyler Tomea | November 12

The men's soccer heads to the Patriot League Championship finals after senior goalkeeper Matt Makowski scored in over time penalty kicks.

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Jones holds open practice and chalk talk for AU basketball fans

By Eric Saltzman | November 10

AU men's basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones answered questions from AU fans and alumni about the state of this year's basketball team.

The AU volleyball team extended its winning streak to six games this weekend after defeating Holy Cross and Army. Juliana Crum posted a combined 21 kills on the weekend.

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Volleyball continues strong conference play

By Eric Saltzman | November 8

AU women's Volleyball team dominates recent home victories.

Leah Breen took home the title in the 50 freestyle in last weekâ€™s quad meet at Navy. Breenâ€™s time of 28.01 beat out Bucknellâ€™s Emily Wright, who finished with a time of 28.06.

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Ming Ong, Leah Breen impress in quad swimming and diving meet

By Tyler Tomea | November 8

Men's swimming finished 1-2 and women's finished 0-3 at a quad meet over the weekend.

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How the Nationals should approach the offseason

By Ben Lasky | November 8

The Eagle's sideline scholar lays out a plan for future success for the Washington Nationals.

Colin Seigfreid recorded AUâ€™s lone shot on goal in the Eagles 1-0 loss to Holy Cross. Despite the setback, AU finished atop the Patriot League and will host the upcoming tournament.

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Men's soccer clinches Patriot League regular season title despite loss

By Samantha Raphelson | November 8

Despite losing their season finale, the men's soccer team clinched the Patriot League regular-season title for the fourth time.

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NFL awards at the season’s midpoint

By Tyler Tomea | November 8

Tyler Tomea gives out his NFL midseason awards.

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Eagles upset in PL semis

By Tyler Tomea | November 8

The Eagles Field hockey team is dethroned of their title as Patriot League Champions.

The AU menâ€™s soccer team celebrates its 1-0 victory over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. The first-place Eagles are now one step closer to winning the PL regular season crown.

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Jack Scott’s last-minute goal propels men’s soccer past Lehigh

By Chris Hall | November 1

AU dominates Lehigh in men's soccer.

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Field hockey wins PL regular season

By Tyler Tomea | November 1

AU's field hockey team comes out victorious in the Patriot League regular 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