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Patriot League: Bucknell men's basketball head coach Dave Paulsen hired away to George Mason

By Jennifer Reyes · Wednesday, April 1, 2015

After seven season with Bucknell, one of AU’s toughest competition, head coach Dave Paulsen trades in the Patriot League for the Atlantic-10

Kinnari Badger sets school record, two other IC4A qualifying marks met at Raleigh, Maryland track meets

By Vincent Salandro · Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Badger breaks the 100 meter school record and Joshua Ellis and Tom Woermer record IC4A-qualifying times

Men’s Basketball head coach Mike Brennan all too familiar with new Holy Cross head coach

By Jennifer Reyes · Thursday, March 26, 2015

Bill Carmody, a disciple of legendary Princeton head coach Pete Carril, joins the ranks of the Patriot League and stands to face his former player, men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan.

Members of the women's basketball team leave on March 18 to board a bus to the airport where they will fly to Iowa.

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Women’s Basketball loses in First Round of NCAA, 75-67 vs No. 3 Iowa

By Jennifer Reyes | March 20

Senior Jen Dumiak takes one last bow, leading all scorers with 23 points her final game, and junior Ari Booth shines coming off the bench collecting 17 points.

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AU cancels fan bus for Women’s Basketball’s NCAA Tournament game

By Vincent Salandro | March 20

AU Athletics cancelled the planned fan bus to send AU students to Iowa City, Iowa for the Women’s Basketball team's first ever appearance in program history in the First Round NCAA Tournament game Thursday due to lack of student sign-ups.

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Women’s basketball sees disappointing attendance this season

By Vincent Salandro | March 19

AU Women’s Basketball games were poorly attended by the AU community.

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AU celebrates women’s basketball NCAA tournament bid

By Shannon Scovel | March 19

Student, coaches and administrators honor the Eagles with a send-off party before their game in Iowa.

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AU Wrestlers Terao and Boyle prepare for NCAA Tournament

By Shannon Scovel | March 18

Juniors David Terao and John Boyle will represent the Eagles in St. Louis on Mar. 19.

The Eagles watch to see who they will play in the NCAA tournament.

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Women’s Basketball headed to Iowa City for the NCAA tournament

By Shannon Scovel | March 16

The Eagles claim a No. 14 seed and prepare to play Iowa University in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

The Eagles hold up a "We're Dancing" sign after beating Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship.

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Womens’ Basketball wins first Patriot League Championship in school history

By Shannon Scovel | March 14

The Eagles advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time after defeating Lehigh 65-50.

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AU men’s and women’s basketball teams set out to make history at Patriot League Championship games

By Shannon Scovel | March 11

For the first time since the 2003-04 season, the AU men’s and women’s basketball teams will play in the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament in the same year.

Darius "Pee-Wee" Gardner during game vs Bucknell Feb. 28

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Men’s Basketball late rally falls short, lose 65-63 in PL final

By Jennifer Reyes | March 11

The Eagles fall short of history, lose 65-63 to the Lafayette Leopards in the Patriot League Tournament final.

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Women’s Basketball advances to Patriot League Championship game

By Vincent Salandro | March 9

AU has the chance to qualify for first ever NCAA Tournament after 60-53 win over the Navy Mids

Jesse Reed during Feb. 28 game vs. Bucknell

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Men’s Basketball advance to Patriot League Championship final

By Jennifer Reyes | March 8

The Eagles upset No. 2 seed Colgate, 73-62, to earn second straight PL Championship final appearance.

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Women’s Basketball use huge second half to cruise into the Patriot League Semifinals

By Vincent Salandro | March 6

A balanced team effort leads AU to dismantle the Lafayette University Leopards 79-56 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals

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Women’s Patriot League Tournament Preview

By Vincent Salandro | March 6

AU enters the Patriot League Tournament with the top seed tonight, face Lafayette Leopards.

Game shot of junior guard Jesse Reed from Feb. 28 game vs Bucknell

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Men’s Basketball upsets Lehigh in quarterfinals, win 68-62

By Jennifer Reyes | March 6

Jesse Reed scores 24 points, Marko Vasic records first career double-double in Eagles road win vs. the Mountain Hawks

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Women’s Basketball earn PL award trifecta

By Jennifer Reyes | March 4

Jen Dumiak named Patriot League Player of the Year, Shaquilla Curtis Defense Player of the Year, and head coach Megan Gebbia Coach of the Year

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Women’s Basketball finish the season strong, defeat Bucknell 65-55

By Jennifer Reyes | March 1

The Eagles finish the regular season and head into the PL Tournament on an eight game win streak. Celebrate seniors Jen Dumiak, Shaquilla Curtis, Arron Zimmerman.

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Men’s Basketball loses final game of regular season in heartbreaker

By Austin Sternlicht | February 28

Eagles fail in the final seconds, falling to Bucknell 71-69

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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