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Women’s basketball drops WNIT despite Dobbs’ 24 points

By Danielle Krachie · Friday, March 21, 2014

The AU women’s basketball team falls to Seton Hall at the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

AU students cheered the Eagles during a watch party held in the Tavern for the AU vs. Wisconsin game.

AU eliminated by Wisconsin after initial surge

By Eric Saltzman · Thursday, March 20, 2014

An explosive second half from the Badgers dropped the Eagles 75-35, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Men’s basketball gears up for battle against Wisconsin

By Eric Saltzman · Thursday, March 20, 2014

Senior center Tony Wroblicky headlines an Eagle squad defined by exceeding expectations.

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Column: Putting an end to “lack of school spirit”

By Eric Saltzman | March 17

Does AU really have a lack of school spirit?

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Lacrosse loses second straight

By Jennifer Reyes | March 17

AU drops close PL conference game against Holy Cross

AU fans and basketball players celebrate the team’s victory against Boston University on March 12.

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AU to play Wisconsin in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Kara Avanceña | March 16

Upon earning the automatic bid as Patriot League champions, AU will face off against Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wis. in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Darius Gardner led the Eagles with 18 points against BU in the Eagles Patriot League Championship Game victory

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Men’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament after routing BU

By Eric Saltzman | March 12

The Eagles win the Patriot League for the first time since the 2008-2009 season

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Women’s basketball falls to Army in the PL Semifinals

By Kara Avanceña | March 10

Two runs by AU in the second half aren’t enough to carry the Eagles past the Black Knights.

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Three AU wrestlers secure berth in NCAA Tournament

By Eric Saltzman | March 10

Four Eagle wrestlers reached the podium at the EIWA Championships

Darius Gardner, seen here against Colgate, had 10 points in the win over Holy Cross

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Second half powers men’s basketball to PL Championship Game

By Eric Saltzman | March 8

Charlie Jones helped the Eagles comeback over Holy Cross in a 57-46 victory

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Comeback not enough in Lacrosse defeat against BU

By Eric Saltzman | March 8

The Eagles drop their first PL game of the season 12-11 to Terriers

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Late free throws advance women’s basketball over Lafayette

By Eric Saltzman | March 6

Alexis Dobbs broke a record and led the Eagles in scoring in the PL Quarterfinal win over the Leopards.

Darius Gardner, seen here against Army, led the Eagles with 15 points against Navy

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AU men’s basketball beats Colgate to advance to Patriot League semifinals

By Kara Avanceña | March 6

Led by its defense and Colgate’s dismal first half offense, the AU men’s basketball team beat Colgate 59-50 to advance to the semifinals.

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Lacrosse snaps losing streak with victory over Mount St. Mary's

By Eric Saltzman | March 6

AU held off a second half surge to secure the 11-9 victory.

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AU wrestling outmatched in loss to No. 6 Oklahoma State

By Danielle Krachie | March 2

Despite close bouts and a sophomore John Boyle’s first fall of the season, AU lost to OSU 43-6.

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Lacrosse outmatched in blowout versus Johns Hopkins

By Jennifer Reyes | March 1

The Eagles lost their third straight game when they fell 17-5 to the Blue Jays.

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Offense sputters in men’s basketball loss to Bucknell

By Austin Sternlicht | March 1

A poor offensive performance led to the Eagles dropping their final regular season contest.

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Women’s basketball secures No. 3 seed with victory over Bison

By Eric Saltzman | March 1

Sarah Kiley notches a career high 18 points in the 67-53 win over the Bison.

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Richmond offense overwhelms women’s lacrosse

By Eric Saltzman | February 27

A powerful Richmond attack handed the Eagles their second straight loss.

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AU women’s basketball beats league leading Navy

By Kara Avanceña | February 27

AU beats Navy in its final home game of the regular season to keep pace with Navy in the PL standings

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.

Solutions by The State News