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Field hockey season is over after fall to Lafayette in Patriot League Championship, 2-1

By Gennaro Farone · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The AU field hockey team’s season came to an end when No. 12 Lafayette edged the Eagles, 2-1, in overtime to capture the Patriot League Championship Nov. 3 in Easton, Pa.

Field hockey wins, women’s soccer loses in Patriot League Tournament Semifinals

By Tyler Tomea and Gennaro Farone · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The AU field hockey team advanced to the Patriot League Championship, while the women’s soccer team fell in the semifinals as conference tournaments got underway Nov. 2.

Athletic director to depart in December

By Eric Saltzman · Friday, Nov. 2, 2012

Athletic Director Keith Gill will be departing AU to take the same position at University of Richmond, Richmond President Edward Ayers announced Nov 2.

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Field hockey, women's soccer set for Patriot League Tournament play

By Tyler Tomea | November 2

The field hockey squad will enter the conference tournament as the second seed, while women's soccer is slotted third.

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Hunter's goal secures top seed for men's soccer in PL Tournament

By Tyler Tomea | November 1

After securing the Patriot League regular-season title, the men's soccer team turns attention to a bigger prize.

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Allen paces cross-country at conference championships

By Chris Hall | November 1

With a second place finish by Mark Allen, the AU men's cross-country team raced to a third place finish at the Patriot League Championships.

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Men and women earn wins over Howard at Bender Splashdown

By Eric Saltzman | November 1

The Eagles broke nine event records on the way to victories over Howard at the Bender Splashdown.

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Eagles edge Bucknell, rematch set for Patriot League Semifinals

By Gennaro Farone | November 1

The Eagles and the Bison will now meet in the Patriot League Semifinals Nov. 2 in Easton, Pa after a 2-1 victory for the Eagle's over the weekend.

Sam Trotta assisted on Lindsay Muriâ€™s game-tying goal in AUâ€™s 2-2 draw against Colgate Oct. 27 at Reeves Field.

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AU battles back to earn draw with Colgate

By Tyler Tomea | November 1

Facing a 2-0 deficit, the Eagles received a boost from a pair of seniors competing in their final match at Reeves Field.

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Volleyball defeats Navy, looks to gain ground in league standings

By Josh Paunil | November 1

With four straight wins, the AU volleyball team is poised to make a run at a top-two seed in the conference tournament.

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Jones discusses upcoming men’s basketball season

By Josh Paunil | October 28

Jeff Jones gave the AU community an idea of what to look for from this year's Eagles.

Colin Seigfreid finished with one goal and two assists to help AU defeat Navy, 3-2, Oct. 20 at Reeves Field.

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Eagles earn comeback victory over Navy

By Michael Gardner | October 25

Two very late goals pushed the Eagle's past the Navy Midshipmen on Oct. 20.

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Volleyball moves into third place in Patriot League

By Josh Paunil | October 25

Wins over Holy Cross and Army pushed the Eagle's to third place in the Patriot League.

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Armstrong is a needle in a haystack of steroid users

By Samantha Raphelson | October 25

Lance Armstrong is just another in a long-list of athletes who tarnished their reputations with performance enhancing drugs.

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Field hockey defeats Colgate, falls at Maryland

By Gennaro Farone | October 25

The Eagle's earned a spot in the Patriot League Tournament as they prepare for their last game of the regular season.

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D.C. United defeats Columbus, 3-2, to clinch first playoff berth since 2007

By Charles Clayton | October 22

Lewis Neal's late goal lifted D.C. United past Columbus and ended the club's postseason drought.

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Mohandesi, Belanger lead women's soccer to win

By Samantha Raphelson | October 18

After shutting out three straight opponents for the first time since 2001, the Eagles look to continue their win streak against Patriot League opponents this week.

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Volleyball defeats Bucknell, swept at Colgate

By Josh Paunil | October 18

The Eagles split their matches over the weekend, remain in a tie for third place in the Patriot League.

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Ballance, Ibrahim shine for swimming and diving in tri-meet

By Eric Saltzman | October 18

The AU swimming and diving team won nine events and broke three meet records in a weekend meet against local rivals George Washington and Catholic.

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Men's cross-country claims first-place crown at Lafayette

By Chris Hall | October 18

As has been the case throughout the year, performances from Mark Allen and John Pope led the way for the Eagles.

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