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Women's soccer slips, volleyball back on track

By Dan Jacobson | October 17

From the first point of Friday evening's match, it was clear how badly the AU volleyball team wanted, and possibly needed this game. Coming off their first loss in 70 Patriot League games, a streak that lasted over four years, the Eagles were determined to start a new streak.

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Bison upset women's soccer on Senior Day

By Ian Quillen | October 17

Before the season, the AU women's soccer team didn't plan on a Senior Day with dynamic senior forward Marcela Ricupero on crutches with a season-ending knee injury. And the Eagles probably weren't thrilled with the date set for mid October in just their fourth Patriot League match, with the final three PL contests scheduled for the road.

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Sox loss makes me ... hungry

By Jordan Beane | October 13

The Red Sox lost in the first round of the American League Divisional Series, getting swept at home. Tell me this two years ago, and I'm thinking about it for the rest of week. Tell me now, and I'm thinking about what's for dinner. Yes, just one year removed from the most spectacular comeback in all of sports, and suddenly it's just a playoff loss.

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In first weekend without Ricupero, Eagles grab win and draw to invigorate PL hopes

By Ian Quillen | October 13

With its creative senior forward suffering a season-ending knee surgery, the AU women's soccer team has been pushed into the post-Marcela Ricupero era a little early. If anything, the loss of its on-field soul has aroused what had been a slumbering team for much of the early season.

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Sports briefs

By Kevin Hilgers | October 13

Field hockey unbeaten after win at No. 16 JMU The No. 5 AU field hockey team (12-0) held No. 16 James Madison to three shots to win on the Dukes' turf Wednesday, 4-1. Senior midfielder Heather Maranzano led the Eagles with a goal and an assist. Seven other players registered a point.

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Del Rio gives life to AU squad thirsty for a win

By Katie Munroe | October 13

The AU me's soccer team entered Sunday's match mired in two-match skid. At the other end of the field, No. 18 Lehigh came in as winners of two-straight, Both saw their fortunes reversed by an overtime game-winner from AU senior forward Coco Del Rio that gave the Eagles a desperately-needed 2-1 win.

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For Wiz, key is to think big

October 13

The Washington Wizards lost half of their all-star-caliber backcourt when Larry Hughes left for Cleveland, but they still have the potential to compete for the Eastern Conference title this year. No doubt Hughes's offensive scoring and defensive quickness will be missed in the Wizards' starting line-up.

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Bengals aren't bungling: NFL surprises

By Jordan Beane | October 6

Mathematically speaking, and believe me I don't say that often, we're one-fourth of the way through the NFL season. With that said, it makes sense to look at some of the surprising good, bad and ugly that's transpired on the gridiron so far. The Redskins are 3-0.

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This week in Eagle

October 6

Friday, Oct 7 Women's Soccer: 3 p.m. vs. Holy Cross Volleyball: 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Saturday, Oct 8 Field Hockey: 1 p.m. at Lafayette Men's Soccer: 2:30 vs. Lehigh Volleyball: 4 p.m. at Army Sunday, Oct 9 Field Hockey: 1 p.m. at Rutgers Women's Soccer 1 p.

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Need to satisfy your playoff appetite?

By Jesse Epstein | October 6

The boys of summer are wrapping up another season that saw the return of Barry Bonds, the Yanks and Sox battle it out and the Atlanta Braves' 14th-consecutive division title. And as the eight best teams fight for the World Series prize, AU students will flock from the dorms looking for a place to enjoy the action.

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By Ian Quillen | October 6

Women's rugby tops Washington College The AU women's rugby club soundly defeated Washington College, 63-5, on Saturday to avenge a defeat from two seasons ago. The Eagles sprinted out to a 25-0 lead in the first half off five tries before continuing their dominance in the second stanza for seven more tries and a conversion kick.

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As clear as black and white

By Dan Jacobson | October 6

There are now only two. That was my first thought when the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years. Now there are only two teams that have not won a World Series in a pathetically long time. And they're both from Chicago. The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908 and the Chicago White Sox haven't won since 1917.

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Volleyball sweeps Pa. rivals

By Dan Jacobson | October 3

The AU women's volleyball team continued its dominance of the Patriot League by defeating Lehigh Friday night, 3-0 (30-14, 30-28, and 30-16), and Lafayette Saturday, 3-1 (30-25, 30-16, 27-30, and 30-20), at Bender Arena. The Eagles (11-7, 5-0 PL) remain unbeaten in PL play this season and have now won 69-straight PL matches.

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AU spears Tribe for 10th-straight win

October 3

Having rarely been challenged so far this season, the AU field hockey team was prepared for a test Sunday, in the form of No. 24 William and Mary (6-5). The Eagles scored an "A," thrashing the Tribe, 6-1, at the William I. Jacobs Recreation Center. The win was AU's 10th in what, so far, has been a perfect season.

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Women's soccer gets a huge win in PL opener

By Kevin Hilgers | October 3

For the AU women's soccer team, the non-conference schedule was brutal. It had been shut out three times and lost two matches in overtime. The Eagles had been on the friendly side of a final score just three times. But Friday at Reeves Field, their luck may have turned, and it could not have been at a better time.

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By Ian Quillen | October 3

XC men, women win George Mason invite The AU men's and women's cross country teams swept first-place honors at the George Mason Invitational Saturday. AU sophomore Steve Hallinan took the men's individual title in 24:43, his career-best 8,000 meter time. Junior Brendan Fennell took second in 25:12, and freshman Kevin Tschirhart took fourth.

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Losing the love of the game - in cyberspace

By Ian Quillen | October 3

The Internet is changing the behavioral protocall for all die-hard sports fans with a modem. Angry phone calls on sports talk radio are being replaced by angry rants on online message boards. In-person stalking is leaving in favor of Facebook stalking March Madness greats, New Years Day heroes, and former AU tennis star Tushar Garg.

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