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Around the Track, all year long

By Shannon Scovel · Friday, May 1, 2015

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

AU runners prepare for 2015 Patriot League Championship

By Liam Bond · Thursday, April 30, 2015

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.

Women’s basketball head coach Megan Gebbia signs contract extension

By Vincent Salandro · Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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.

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

By Jennifer Reyes | April 1

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

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

By Vincent Salandro | April 1

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

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

By Jennifer Reyes | March 26

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

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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