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Eagles hit stride going into Patriot League play

By Connor Sturniolo · Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

Volleyball wins in 5 against Howard, takes 4 of 5 on the road

Field hockey falls to Delaware in nail-biter

By Cameron Harris and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval · Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

Eagles couldn’t find their wings against Blue Hens

Women’s soccer soars in early season games

By Elizabeth Marlow and Richa Sharma · Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

Eagles’ four-game win streak marks team’s best start since 2012

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Field hockey secures first win of season at home

By Delaney Hoke | September 17

Eagles shutout Lancers 4-0

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Eagles struggle to get off the ground

By Ben Cunningham | September 16

Men’s soccer goes 0-2-2 to open the season

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Volleyball’s undefeated streak ends at Bender Blue Out

By Connor Sturniolo | September 13

Eagles still post two wins during second weekend of the season

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Eagle Showdown: Volleyball’s Run Continues

By Avi Paulson | September 11

American Defeats Coppin State in Three Sets to Improve to 5-0.

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Four wins, three days, two sets dropped: volleyball undefeated after opening weekend

By Connor Sturniolo | September 6

Eagles victorious against Hoyas, Patriots, Highlanders and Revolutionaries

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Why aren’t AU athletes completing their careers here?

By Richa Sharma | August 23

Insight into why athletes are transferring or quitting their sport

Podcast

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

By Connor Sturniolo , Josh Markowitz and Gabrielle McNamee | July 9

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Pay to Play in youth sports

By Richa Sharma | July 8

Financial barriers in youth soccer leave out children

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Malak Hassouna: swimming from the Nile to the Potomac

By Anthony Bayyouk | June 5

Senior swimmer thrives for AU and Egypt national team

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AU lacking school spirit? An analytic look at Eagle basketball attendance trends

By Elizabeth Marlow | May 3

Men’s and women’s basketball attendance records higher than many Patriot League counterparts, but amongst lowest per student population

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Lorenzo Donadio is ready to start his next chapter in Italy

By Phillip Kulubya | May 3

Donadio to play professional basketball and earn master’s degree in his home country

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AU volleyball graduates pass torch

By Connor Sturniolo | May 1

Zeynep Uzen and Carlie Fikse reflect on their legacy

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The biggest supporters of women’s sports teams? Male practice players

By Richa Sharma | April 30

Male practice players push women’s sports

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Senior Matt Rogers continues his AU basketball career with fifth year of eligibility

By Phillip Kulubya | April 30

Rogers to return for the 2024-2025 season as he pursues Master’s degree

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Men’s club volleyball goes undefeated in tournament win

By Connor Sturniolo | April 26

Eagles’ A Team fails to drop a set to 6 other teams

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Where do AU’s athletes come from?

By Penelope Jennings | April 25

AU is the only DI school in the District without a DC-native athlete

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American University welcomes new athletic director in press conference

By Connor Sturniolo | April 24

JM Caparro brings ACC experience to Patriot League

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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