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MAKING THE BASKET - Senior forward Stephanie N'Garsanet has her shot blocked by a Virginia Commonwealth University player. The Eagles ended up losing their first home game of the season.

Women's basketball blown out in opener

By Steven Haber · Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

The women's basketball team could not build off its season-opening win, falling Tuesday to Virginia Commonwealth University 71-38. VCU dominated from the start, out-rebounding and out-hustling the Eagles. The Rams' swarming defense stifled AU throughout the game, forcing the Eagles into sloppy turnovers and rushed shots.

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Gymnastics team gets stronger by the year

By Tom Feeney · Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

Three years ago, gymnastics at AU was nothing more than an intramural sport. Today, the gymnastics team has grown into an official university club that competes at a national level. Ashley Spiro, a senior in the Kogod School of Business and president of the gymnastics team, helped build the team up.

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3-0 loss to Bucknell ends men's soccer season

Monday, Nov. 12, 2007

The men's soccer team ended Saturday its season with a 3-0 loss to Bucknell, failing to advance to the Patriot League Tournament. The Eagles went into the game looking for either a win or a tie against the Bison to qualify for the four-team tournament next week.

TOUGH TACKLE - Senior Joanna Ison gets tackled while running the ball at the only home game for the women's rugby team. The women came out on top of their local rivals George Washington with a score of 48-29.
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Home-court advantage gives club rugby teams the win

By Jared Dashoff | November 12

The women's and men's club rugby teams Saturday raked in their fifth and second respective wins of the season at their first "home" game of the season on the Massachusetts Avenue field. Although there were only a few fans when the whistle blew for the start of the women's game against George Washington, fans soon trickled in.

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Women's soccer falls in semifinals

By Steven Haber | November 12

The women's soccer team lost Friday in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament to Navy 2-0, ending the season. Navy scored their first goal in the 24th minute on a counterattack. Midfielder Britney White sent a pass to senior forward Bridget Fox, the leading goal and points scorer in the Patriot League.

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Volleyball secures home court for post-season

By Thomas Feeney | November 12

The volleyball team this weekend finished off the regular season, defeating Lehigh and Lafayette 3-0. Friday night, the Eagles defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, capturing their seventh straight PL Regular Season Championship. The win secured home-court advantage throughout the post-season for AU.

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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.

SENIOR DAY SPIKE - Senior Chelsa Brooks defends her court and spikes the ball back to her opponent. Brooks topped off her last home game with five kills and three assists. She was one of three seniors who was recognized in the Senior Day game Tuesd
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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.

GOING FOR THE GOAL - Sophomore Dor Yasur attempts to get a goal against his Columbia University opponent. Similar to their game against Columbia, in which the Eagles had 24 shots on goal, in their game against Colgate, AU had several attempts on goal that
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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.

CHAMPION DRIBBLE - Freshman Anne Van Erp dribbles the ball up the field toward Colgate's goal. Van Erp's attempted shot on goal was blocked, but fellow freshman Christine Fingerhuth picked up the rebound and scored for the Eagles at the 60-minute mark. AU
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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.

MARATHON MADNESS - Samia Akbar, a 2003 graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences, is now a professional runner. Akbar is competing in the Olympic Trials in hopes of making the U.S. marathon team.
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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.

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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