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Athletes thrive at AU despite chaotic lives

By Mike Defabo | October 29

Think you’ve got it bad as a student? Do you trouble waking up for an 8:30? Are you stressed out over research papers and midterms? Have you bee missing you parents? You might get some sympathy from the frat guy down the hall, but don’t expect any from AU athletes.

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End of FB season answers questions

By Tyler Tomea | October 29

Complaints about the BCS are being heard across the country, which can only mean one thing: college football is entering the stretch run. Several questions will be answered as the season draws to a close, but many will also emerge. It is gearing up to be a tight race to the finish, one no one will be able to predict.

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Volleyball notches two key wins

By Elliot Jeffords | October 25

AU volleyball got the two wins they needed against Lehigh University Friday night and Lafayette University Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Double OT match ends in draw for men

October 25

After two and a half hours of play under a torrential downpour at Reeves Field, the AU Men’s Soccer team ended in a double overtime draw against Lehigh.

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Caps must fix sloppy play

By Andrew Tomlinson | October 25

Despite the close calls and sloppy plays, the Washington Capitals have to be happy with their last four games, especially since a win is a win no matter what.

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NBA reloads for 2010

By Tom Schad | October 25

Late October is one of those odd periods, where all four major sports are going on at once. Hockey has just started and football’s reaching the bulk of its season, giving Redskins fans a reason to dread Sundays. As baseball is on its way out, basketball is just beginning to enter the picture; with a reloaded and much better NBA.

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Soccer tramples Navy

By Scott Eckl | October 21

The men's soccer team beat Navy 1-0 on Oct. 17 and remains undefeated in the Patriot League.

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USA builds to success

By Elliot Jeffords | October 21

The U.S. men’s national soccer team set a list of goals two years ago, as they began the long journey that they hope will end with them holding a small golden trophy on July 11, 2010, in South Africa.

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Strong start propels AU to 3-1 victory

By Sam Lindauer | October 21

The AU volleyball team rebounded from a loss to Army by taking down Holy Cross 3-1, improving their Patriot League record to 4-3.

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AU field hockey too much for crosstown rival

By Kate Greubel | October 21

Unseasonable heat did not faze the AU Field Hockey team Wednesday, when they picked up a 4-0 shutout victory over cross-town visitor, Georgetown University.

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AU women lose 1-0 thriller

By Jimmy Hascup | October 21

AU women’s soccer team came out on the short end of a 1-0 double-overtime contest against Colgate University on Oct. 17. The loss is AU’s first of Patriot League play.

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Men with second straight 2OT game

By Jimmy Hascup | October 14

AU men's soccer team was again able to capture a victory Tuesday, defeating the University of Pennsylvania 2-1.

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Tigers drop AU field hockey

By Tom Schad | October 14

It was a rollercoaster weekend for AU field hockey. While the team won against Colgate University, they lost in the final minutes to Princeton University 3-2.

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William and Mary tops AU volleyball 3-1

By Cody Snell | October 14

AU’s volleyball team looked to finish up an inconsistent non-conference schedule with a win against the College of William and Mary, but the Tribe seemed to have an answer for every American rally. Although the stat sheet shows a fairly even kill count by both teams throughout the four sets, American was out blocked 21-2.

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Six teams: NFL's worst

By Tyler Tomea | October 14

The Oakland Raiders are a mess both on and off the field. JaMarcus Russell has not turned into the franchise quarterback that management thought he would be. Russell has a career quarterback rating of 47.1 and is completing well under 50 percent of his passes. On top of that, his throws miss wide-open receivers by about 15 yards.

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Volleyball's year may be determined Friday

By Andrew Tomlinson | October 14

Despite losing to the College of William and Mary, the AU volleyball team is more concerned with their next match against Army at West Point on Friday. The Black Knights are AU’s biggest rival and toughest competition in the Patriot League. A loss to them could all but destroy any hopes of winning this year’s Patriot League title.

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Women’s soccer wins

By Andrew Tomlinson | October 11

AU women’s soccer holds sole possession of the top spot in the Patriot League with a 2-0 win over conference rival Holy Cross Friday at their Phil Reeves event.

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