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No. 21 AU men's soccer upsets No. 17 Hofstra University

By Gabe Bichinho · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Joel Hart notches a brace as Eagles men’s soccer improves on undefeated season

Field hockey pushes past Yale 1-0 in rainy conditions

By Shannon Scovel · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

AU field hockey earns fourth consecutive win with a goal from Rafaela Rubas.

Volleyball outmatched in Hawaii tournament

By Jennifer Reyes · Friday, Sept. 11, 2015

The Eagles fall against No. 25 UCLA, No. 17 Hawaii and Iowa in Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic.

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Men’s soccer defeats University of Pennsylvania with a 4-0 shutout

By Liam Bond | September 6

The Eagles maintain a perfect season record after toppling Ivy League foe.

Senior forward Katie Lonsky (25) hugs her teammates after AU scored a goal against App State.

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AU field hockey records third consecutive win

By Shannon Scovel | September 6

Eagles outscore Appalachian State University 5-1 in early season contest.

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Freshmen help Eagles topple LIU Brooklyn 2-0 in first home victory

By Vincent Salandro | September 6

JoJo Miller and Madie Light’s first collegiate goals carry AU to victory.

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Students celebrate AU Night at Nationals Park

By Jennifer Reyes | September 1

The Nationals fell to the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Friday, but the event brought AU spirit to the field

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University of Florida takes down AU Volleyball 3-1

By Jennifer Reyes | September 1

Despite a record number of fans in Bender Arena on Sunday afternoon, the Eagles fell 3-1 against the No.

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2015 AU volleyball season preview

By Jackson W. Pincus | August 28

Defending Patriot League champions gear up for a 'tough' year.

Photo Credit: AU Athletics Marketing and Blue CrewRight to left: Jake Stone ('17), Jack Fitzpatrick ('16), Haley Diamond ('17) and Martin Valderruten Perea ('17).

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AU Blue Crew develops new promotional brand for 2015 athletic season

By Shannon Scovel | August 26

District Days replace Phil Bender Days for AU Athletics.

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Gold Standard: AU field hockey coach leads U.S. women's national team to victory

By Vincent Salandro | August 24

Coach Steve Jennings helped the team capture a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in July.

Soccer

Patriots topple AU women’s soccer 3-0

By Shannon Scovel | August 24

A young Eagles team suffers a loss in season home opener to George Mason University.

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AU Releases 2015 Volleyball Schedule

By Vincent Salandro | June 19

AU Releases 2015 Volleyball Schedule By: Vincent Salandro Barry Goldberg, the head volleyball coach at AU, unveiled the 2015 schedule for his reigning Patriot League championship team on Monday, June 15.

Sports

Around the Track, all year long

By Shannon Scovel | May 1

Most sports have an off-season, but track athletes Corina Velazco and Tom Woermer run every day with the goal of scoring points the 2015 Outdoor Track Patriot League Championships

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AU runners prepare for 2015 Patriot League Championship

By Liam Bond | April 30

Freshman middle distance runner Jim Belfatto and AU record-holders Kinnari Badger and Brianna Belo look to build off season success in upcoming championship meet.

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Women’s basketball head coach Megan Gebbia signs contract extension

By Vincent Salandro | April 22

Gebbia signs a three-year contract extension to remain with AU through 2021

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Double duties: Richard Perry, the wrestler and the coach

By Vincent Salandro | April 17

Assistant coach Richard Perry has two roles, one as an upper-weight coach for AU and one as a competitive wrestler with Olympic aspirations.

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AU freshmen lacrosse goalies stay strong and confident inside the cage

By Shannon Scovel | April 17

Freshman lacrosse goalies Rose Redfoot and Taylor Dumpson work together to become stronger players.

"COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - FEBRUAY 19: USA Basketbal staff pose for photos at USA Basketball Headquarters on February 2, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/USAB)"

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Once an Eagle, always an Eagle

By Shannon Scovel | April 14

Ohemma Nyanin carries lessons from her athletic career at AU into her new role with USA basketball.

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Men’s Basketball: Montgomery, Neal, and Langberg to transfer

By Jennifer Reyes | April 3

Sophomore guards Justice Montgomery and Landgon Neal and freshman guard George Langberg leaving the team.

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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