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Women’s basketball defeats Colgate 67-44

By Kimberly Cataudella · Monday, Jan. 29, 2018

The women’s basketball team finished Jan. undefeated with a 67-44 win against Colgate University on Saturday in Bender Arena. The Eagles (17-4, 10-0 PL) gradually built a 20-point lead on their opponents.

Redshirt senior heavyweight Brett Dempsey (red) locks up with Navy's Austin Faunce during the Eagles' 25-9 loss to the Mids. Dempsey was one of three AU wrestlers to earn individual victories.

Wrestling falls to Navy in home opener

By Vincent Salandro · Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018

Eagles lose final six individual bouts

Women’s basketball continues Patriot League and home court undefeated streak

By Kimberly Cataudella · Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018

The AU women’s basketball team beat Boston University 66-50 on Wednesday night in Bender Arena with AU President Sylvia Burwell as their guest coach on the sidelines.

Sports

Embracing college (flag) football culture

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 17

Saturdays at AU aren’t special affairs. The library is only slightly less packed than weekdays, campus coffee shops are buzzing with study groups and the quad is lined with foldable tables.

Sports

Mental edge

By Vincent Salandro | December 15

One year after coming to AU, mental performance coach Brian Levenson continues to build relationships with student-athletes, contributing to their success as athletes and individuals.

Basketball

Sa’eed Nelson returns for highly-anticipated sophomore season

By Bradley Darin | December 13

Sophomore point guard Sa’eed Nelson had a lot of responsibility as a first-year player last season for the men’s basketball team.

Senior guard Emily Kinneston, photographed in a Patriot League game against Boston University on March 6.

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Women’s basketball wins their second home game of the season

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 6

The women’s basketball team won 78-72 in an overtime face-off against Youngstown State Saturday in Bender Arena.

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Women’s volleyball claims 15th Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro | November 20

When the AU volleyball team faced off against Navy a month ago at Bender Arena, the marathon match was contested in five sets over two hours.

Patriot League Player of the Year Aleskandra Kazala and the AU women's volleyball look to earn their 5th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.

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Preview: Volleyball hosts Patriot League Tournament this weekend

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

The AU women’s volleyball team will hope to ride the momentum from their 16-game winning streak to a 15th Patriot League title this weekend.

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Women’s basketball secures win at season home opener

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 15

Carl leads Eagles in points, rebounds in victory over La Salle

Volleyball

Women’s volleyball breeze past Bucknell to end regular season with 16 straight wins

By Vincent Salandro | November 13

A balanced offense from the AU women’s volleyball team allowed the Eagles to cruise to a 25-14, 25-10, 25-22 victory against the Bucknell Bison, Sunday at Bender Arena.

Sports

Teammates and coaches mourn soccer player Hayley Mullins

By Vincent Salandro | November 8

Mullins died in her home Oct. 28

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

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AU volleyball strengthens grasp on first place with weekend wins

By Bradley Darin | November 3

The AU volleyball team carried momentum coming off a weeklong break to win crucial Patriot League matchups against both Army West Point (16-9, 9-3 PL) and Holy Cross (4-21, 1-11 PL). The Army West Point Black Knights came into the matchup at 8-2 in the Patriot League, a record that could challenge AU for first place in the standings.

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Preview: Field hockey kicks off Patriot League Tournament Friday

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 3

Will the Eagles clinch their 11th championship title?

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Women’s soccer falls 3-0 in final game of season

By Vincent Salandro | October 29

The Eagles finish the season losing 14 of final 15 games

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AU cross country and track’s new coach aims to steer team toward new chapter

By Vincent Salandro | October 26

Four months ago, Sean Graham received a phone call from Matt Centrowitz Sr. about the longtime American University coach’s plan to step down from his role at AU.

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Inside the net: AU goalkeepers guard the goal, inspire teammates

By Kimberly Cataudella | October 24

Maura Jacobs returns for another season at AU, Ryleigh Brown and John Mino make their debut this fall

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Women’s volleyball completes five-set comeback against Navy

By Vincent Salandro | October 22

Eagles win tenth straight, claims first place in Patriot League

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Can ice hockey grow at American University?

By Rachel Hopmayer | October 19

After they were founded as the only women’s collegiate club ice hockey team in Washington, D.C., the Lady Eagles are no longer flying.

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Women's volleyball cruises to three-set victory against GW

By Vincent Salandro | October 12

Balanced attack leads AU to its sixth straight win

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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