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Straight from print: Andrija Matic, AU’s next great big man

By Austin Sternlicht | January 13

This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s December 9 special edition. When basketball player and current sophomore Andrija Matic established himself as a key rotation player last season, it gave the Eagles something they hadn’t had in years: a good, solid “big man.” Since Tony Wroblicky graduated in 2014, the AU men’s basketball team has struggled to find consistent frontcourt play.

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Straight from print: 700 and counting

By Vincent Salandro | December 20

After reaching a coaching milestone, volleyball coach Barry Goldberg strives for continued success beyond wins on the court

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Sa’eed Nelson: Making American basketball great again

By Austin Sternlicht | December 12

Though just 5’11”, freshman point guard Sa’eed Nelson is making a huge impact on AU’s men’s basketball team this season. During Saturday afternoon’s 77-62 win against Youngstown State, Nelson led the team in scoring with 22 points on 9-17 shooting.

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AU defeats Youngstown State 77-62 at Bender Arena on Saturday

By Shannon Scovel | December 12

When the intensity increases and the pressure mounts, AU puts the basketball in the hands of a freshman.

Sophomore guard James Washington shoots a free throw during a home game against Boston University on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Free throw shooting problematic for Eagles going forward

By Austin Sternlicht | December 1

Eagle basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht takes a look at one of the team’s glaring issues so far this season

Sophomore guard Delante Jones goes up for a layup against Lehigh in home game last season on Jan. 9, 2016.

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AU men’s basketball defeats Western Illinois in first home win

By Shannon Scovel | November 30

After a game of back-and-forth basketball, missed free throws and low scoring percentages, AU’s 57-50 win against Western Illinois on Tuesday night proved to be a game of firsts.

Freshman outside hitter Shannon Webb goes up for a kill against Navy in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal Nov. 19.

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Eagles claim 14th Patriot League title

By Vincent Salandro | November 21

Kazala, Largey and Etheridge named to All-tournament team as AU defeats Colgate

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

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Patriot League women’s volleyball preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

After claiming the Patriot League regular season title, the AU women’s volleyball team will host the Patriot League volleyball tournament semifinals and finals for the third straight season beginning Saturday, Nov.

Freshman guard Delante Jones takes on Stony Brook last year. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

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AU freshmen players shine in opener at Maryland

By Austin Sternlicht | November 14

In his first three seasons as head coach, Mike Brennan had never started a freshman on opening night. On Friday’s 62-56 loss at 25 th ranked Maryland, he started two.

AU team captain Esteban Gomez-Rivera wrestles against Columbia's Angelo Amenta at a home match last season on Jan. 31, 2016.

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Josh Terao leads Eagles to wrestling victories

By Shannon Scovel | November 14

The redshirt sophomore helped AU notch two home wins against Campbell, Clarion

Senior defender Chris Fanet, pictured Sept. 9 against Gonzaga, scored the AU's lone goal in the team's loss in the Patriot League Championship to Colgate.

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Men’s soccer falls to Colgate in Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro | November 14

Senior Chris Fanet notches lone goal for the Eagles

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Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League final with double overtime win over Bucknell

By Gabe Bichinho | November 12

Senior Jake Garcia scores two late goals to give the Eagles at least one more game this season

Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year Panos Nakhid and the AU men's soccer team hosts the Patriot League Tournament in search of its fifth title

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Patriot League men’s soccer preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 11

With its 3-1 victory over Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, the AU men’s soccer team clinched the regular season Patriot League championship and the right to host the semifinals and finals of the Patriot League Tournament.