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Column: Loren McKenzie is an emerging star who demands all our attention

By Spencer Nusbaum · Friday, Oct. 12, 2018

Her 12 kills and 8 blocks energize Eagles to 3-1 victory

Patriot League’s defending Libero of the Year Kristen Largay reflects on college career

By Adit Roy · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018

Her high school coach weighs in on her collegiate athletic success

Volleyball beats Colgate 3-1 in a triumphant comeback

By Catherine Green · Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

The first-set loss didn’t keep the Eagles down for long

First team Patriot League selection Kennedy Etheridge plays in a game in 2017.

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AU beats Patriot League rival Navy 3-2 Sunday

By Catherine Green | October 2

AU beat Navy last fall to claim the team’s 15th Patriot League championship title

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Eagles tie Bucknell in Patriot League home opener

By Justin Wise | October 2

AU’s mindset was to “prepare for a Patriot League war,” AU coach says

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Meet the new faces of AU’s men’s basketball

By Mohamad Hashash | September 21

Brennan sees potential for improvement this season with the “hard-working” recruitment class

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AU women’s soccer ties against Boston in double overtime

By Mohamad Hashash | September 18

Eagles open up Patriot League play with 1-1 tie against BU, led behind Brown’s 15 saves

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AU field hockey suffers a 2-1 loss in overtime against Boston

By Sofia Casamassa | September 17

Dieckmann's goal was not enough to prevail victorious against the Terriers

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AU athletics department to host 'Unity in Our Community' event at men’s basketball game this winter

By Mohamad Hashash | August 28

Event aims to bring “people and communities together” following divisive incidents on campus

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What to watch out for from AU volleyball, field hockey and soccer this fall

By Kimberly Cataudella | August 22

This season’s games you won’t want to miss

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Jacobs Complex, home to field hockey and lacrosse, gets a makeover

By Kimberly Cataudella | July 17

Field hockey team to start using new field in August

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NCAA rule change 'levels the playing field' for AU recruits, says athletic department official

By Kimberly Cataudella | April 20

Change is designed to allow prospective athletes more time to make decisions about college

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Lacrosse seniors mentor team dominated by underclassmen

By Fatima Albannai | April 19

Goodbyes can be bitter, and for AU lacrosse players Lexi Perez, Jennifer DeSimone, Leah Brennan and Samantha Breeze, the spring semester will be their last representing the Eagles on the athletic field. For their first three years with the AU lacrosse program, wins have been hard to come by for Perez, DeSimone, Brennan and Breeze.

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Defining ‘family’: Women’s basketball travels to players’ hometowns

By Kimberly Cataudella | April 17

In her nearly four years at AU, women’s basketball senior guard Emily Kinneston has only had one Thanksgiving dinner at home.

Andre Ingram was a two-time First Team All-Patriot League Selection and the 2004 Patriot League Rookie of the Year. Ingram made his NBA debut Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Alum signed to play in NBA

By Kimberly Cataudella | April 11

Andre Ingram is a former men’s basketball team captain

AU women's lacrosse coach Emma Wallace said BU's draw control was the "tale of the game" in her team's 19-7 loss Saturday at Jacobs Field.

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Women’s lacrosse loses fifth consecutive game

By Fatima Albannai | April 9

Draw control plagues Eagles in 19-7 loss to Boston University

The AU Taekwondo club will compete against participants from all across the nation at the NCTA Championships April 6-8.

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AU to host National Collegiate Taekwondo Association Championships

By Vincent Salandro | April 2

Students from across the nation will compete in Bender Arena

Senior guard Emily Kinneston drives to the basket during AU’s opening round NCAA Tournament loss to UCLA.

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AU falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By Vincent Salandro and Kimberly Cataudella | March 17

UCLA powers past Eagles despite Carl’s double-double

Senior forward Michael Harris puts up a shot through traffic in the first half of the AU women's basketball team's NCAA Tournament game against UCLA.

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Halftime: AU trails by 13 against UCLA in NCAA Tournament

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 17

Lewis, Koskimies helping AU close the massive gap

The AU women's basketball celebrates moments after winning the Patriot League title last Sunday.

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'Together': AU prepares to face UCLA in first round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday afternoon

By Vincent Salandro and Kimberly Cataudella | March 17

Women’s basketball plays in LA

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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