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Field hockey second half surge leads to upset of No. 2 UConn

By Eric Saltzman · Monday, Oct. 21, 2013

Victoria DeKepper registered three assists in the Eagles 4-3 upset victory over the Huskies

Club Student Athlete of the Week

By Jennifer Reyes · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

Ice hockey player Daniel Deacon discusses juggling law school and practices with the team.

Men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan addresses fans at Chalk Talk

By Caleb Vinson · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

Brennan discusses schedule, league parity and his point of view on the new season

Sports

Men’s soccer winless streak continues with loss to Army

By Jennifer Reyes | October 20

AU drops to the Black Knights 2-1 in overtime.

Sports

Cross country takes home first place

By Eric Saltzman | October 20

Both the men’s and women’s cross country team won their respective sides at the Leopard invitational

Sports

Women’s soccer rebounds with win over Lafayette

By Zach Leciejewski | October 20

The Eagles won their first game since Oct. 5 after defeating the Lafayette Leopards 1-0.

Sports

Field hockey shuts out Towson 4-0

By Alex Romero | October 20

The Eagles were unstoppable against Towson, outshooting the Tigers 30 to 2.

Sports

Volleyball records straight set victory over Navy

By Kara Avanceña | October 20

The Eagles swept the Midshipmen, earning their 14th sweep of the season.

Volleyball head coach Barry Goldberg chats to two players during an AU game.

Sports

Volleyball coach teaches more than just the game

By Alex Romero | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: For his players, AU volleyball coach Barry Goldberg teaches more than the game.

Sports

Colin Seigfreid to bring men's soccer a championship

By Jennifer Reyes | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: As senior men’s soccer player Colin Seigfreid prepares to say his goodbye, he leaves behind a legacy of community service, leadership and hard work.

AU Director of Athletics and Recreation Billy Walker (right) offered many thanks for the completion of the renovations.

Sports

Walker ushers in new era of AU athletics

By Eric Saltzman | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: Billy Walker has provided leadership for an athletic department which underwent major transformations.

Sports

AU swimming team records top five finishes

October 17

Several Eagles took home victories in a weekend meet against GW, Catholic, and Loyola.

Sports

AU volleyball tied for first place in Patriot League

By Kara Avanceña | October 14

AU beat Colgate and Lehigh to stay atop the Patriot League standings.

Sports

D.C. United ties Philadelphia Union

By Charles Clayton | October 14

D.C. United played to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union at RFK Stadium Oct. 12.

Sports

AU Eagles trounce Lafayette by a score of 4-0

By Caleb Vinson | October 14

AU Eagles defeated Lafayette 4-0 on Oct. 12.

Sports

Club sport student-athlete of the week

By Alex Romero | October 13

This week’s club student-athlete of the week is Reggie Tankard

Eagle keeper Billy Knutsen, seen here against Navy, made six saves against Bucknell

Sports

Men’s soccer goes the distance in 2 OT draw against Bucknell.

By Jennifer Reyes | October 12

Late Bucknell goal cost AU the win, finishing with a 1-1 tie in a double overtime.

Cristobal Soto was one of three Eagles to receive a yellow card in the loss to Navy

Sports

Men’s soccer loses 1-0 to Navy

By Jennifer Reyes | October 10

Eagles collect three yellow cards and one red card in 1-0 loss versus the Midshipmen.

Sports

Women’s soccer three-game win streak snapped

By Eric Saltzman | October 9

The Eagles dropped their first conference match of the season, 1-0 to the US Naval Academy

Sports

Regan finishes 32nd in cross country

By Jonah Wolff | October 6

AU’s cross country mens finishes 20th overall and women finishes 42nd in Paul Short Invitational.

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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