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Women's basketball beats Longwood in opener

By Justin Hall | November 12

For the second straight season, the women's basketball team started off on the right foot. The team Friday defeated the Longwood University Lancers 70-61 on the road in the season opener. After giving up the opening lay-up to Longwood's Amber Sims, the Eagles quickly took the lead and held it throughout the first half.

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Opening win for men's basketball

November 12

For the second consecutive year, the men's basketball team opened Saturday its season with a win, defeating St. Francis University 75-68. The Eagles started the game strong, building a 19-point halftime lead over St. Francis. AU had a 42-23 lead due to their 60 percent shooting accuracy in the first half.

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Sports brief

November 12

Two-time defending Patriot League champion Brendan Fennell and teammate Steve Hallinan qualified Saturday for the NCAA Cross Country Championships after placing in the top 10 of the Mid Atlantic Regional, leading the Eagles to a fourth-place overall finish in the race.

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3-0 volleyball win over VCU for Senior Day

By Thomas Feeney | November 8

The volleyball team sent Tuesday night its seniors off with a bang, defeating Virginia Commonwealth 3-0 during the Eagle Senior Night game. The Eagles came out hard in game one, scoring the first three points. The VCU Rams applied steady pressure on the Eagles.

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Several athletes gain PL awards

By Steven Haber | November 8

Eagle athletes brought this past week in several Patriot League awards. In men's soccer, senior goalie Chris Sedlak was named the Brine Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week, his first weekly award. Sedlak's shutout on Senior Day Sunday helped the Eagles to a scoreless tie against Colgate.

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Field hockey falls in double OT

By Steven Haber | November 8

Trying to reach the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight year, the field hockey team lost 3-2 in a double overtime play-in game to Ohio University. Winner of the Mid-American Conference, the No. 16 Ohio Bobcats opened the scoring in the third minute with a goal by sophomore Katelyn Shelley after securing a loose ball in front of the net.

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Cross country's Fennell: Sport is 'about the people'

November 8

From the time he began running track in the eighth grade and then cross country his sophomore year of high school, AU senior Brendan Fennell's life has been all about improving his running. His dedication and determination to the sport is reflected in the numerous awards and recognitions he has received during his athletic career at AU.

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Men's soccer gains double overtime 0-0 tie against Colgate

November 5

The men's soccer team battled a long, grueling home game Sunday against Patriot League opponent Colgate, taking the game into double overtime and ending without a single point on either side of the scoreboard. The 0-0 tie concluded the last regular season home game for the Eagles and also served as a recognition day for their two graduating players, senior goalkeeper Chris Sedlak and senior midfielder Jason Kuykendall.

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Volleyball defeats Colgate 3-2

By Thomas Feeney | November 5

The volleyball team finished a successful weekend, defeating conference rival Colgate 3-2 Saturday after sweeping Bucknell Friday 3-0. The victory moves AU into first place in the Patriot League standings. AU is now one game ahead of the Colgate Raiders to get home court advantage for the Patriot League championship.

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Field hockey gains fifth PL champion title

By Shaun Flynn | November 5

For the fifth straight season, the field hockey team was crowned the Patriot League champions Saturday afternoon after dominating Colgate 4-1 in the semifinals and Lafayette 3-1 in the finals. In the semifinals, the Eagles entered the field with high energy and intensity that did not let up until the final whistle blew.

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Women's soccer fights to 1-1 tie

By Steven Haber | November 5

On Senior Day, the women's soccer team fought to a 1-1 tie Saturday against the Bucknell University Bison. In a game that would decide the top spot in the Patriot League, both teams had numerous scoring chances, but neither could capitalize due to strong defenses on both sides of the field.

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Eagle excellence

By Anna Tuman | November 1

This week, many Eagles have received awards and recognitions in the Patriot League. In cross country, senior Brendan Fennell was named the East Coast Athletic Conference's Division I Athlete of the Week. Fennell won a PL Championship race last weekend, helping his team gain its sixth consecutive conference title.

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Former Eagle qualifies for Olympic Trials

By Anna Tuman | November 1

From the beginning, the Olympics have represented greatness. For some, going to the Olympics has been a life-long dream. For others, such as AU alumna Samia Akbar, competing in the Olympics did not appear on the horizon until much later in her athletic career.

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From across the pond: London, England: Are you ready for some football - London style?

By Justin Hall | November 1

"Are you ready for some football?" That line, immortalized by Hank Williams Jr. prior to all Monday Night Football games, provokes images of field goals, 300-pound linemen and scantily clad cheerleaders for many Americans. If that phrase were repeated across the pond here in London, fans would think of the fancy footwork and breathtaking goals that define the English version of soccer.

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A year for the ages: Big wins for Boston

By Steven Haber | November 1

If you've been around any sports fans from the Boston area, chances are they may have been a little arrogant and perhaps a tad conceited lately. And if they're fans of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and even Boston College Golden Eagles like most fans from New England are, they probably rightly should be.

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Men's cross country takes PL championship title

By Justin Hall | October 29

It was just a little bit of history repeating itself for the AU men's cross country team on Saturday, as the squad picked up its sixth consecutive league title at the Patriot League Championships held at Lafayette. The result was the closest in league history, with the Eagles topping Navy by a single point, 48 to 47.

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Field hockey holds 5-0 conference record

By Anna Tuman | October 29

The field hockey team traveled to Holy Cross Crusader turf to beat the Crusaders 4-0 on Saturday. The Eagles now enter the Patriot League tournament with a 13-4-0 overall record and an undefeated 5-0 record for conference games. The first half of play was slow, with only one goal scored.

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