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Eagles off to best Patriot League start in program history

By Josh Paunil · Monday, Feb. 13, 2012

AU's women basketball team had a record-setting start to their Patriot League play on Friday, February 11th. They defeated Holy Cross 67-47.

AU men’s basketball defeats Lehigh, moves into second place in Patriot League

By Josh Paunil · Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

The Eagles earn a 71-62 home victory against Lehigh Feb. 9.

AU women’s basketball notches road win at Lehigh

By Ariel Fernandez · Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Eagles defeat Lehigh 67-50 in Bethlehem, Pa.

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Hinkle leads AU men's basketball to narrow victory

By Jack Kernochan | February 7

The Eagles pulled off a one-point win due to a clutch 3-pointer by Charles Hinkle.

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ESPN's Weinstein returns to AU community

By Josh Paunil | February 7

ESPN anchor visits journalism class, guest stars on the Jeff Jones Radio Show

Corey Borshoff split his two weekend matches for the Eagles, who will next head to the National Duals Regional.

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Wrestling records two road victories

By Samantha Raphelson | February 7

Eagles open February with wins over Binghamton and Bucknell to even dual record.

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No. 1 wrestler Flores has his eyes set on a national championship

By Eric Saltzman | February 7

"Once you meet Ryan and see what he's all about, it doesn't take a lot to see this guy wants to be a national champion." - AU Head Coach Teague Moore

Lisa Strack tallied 18 points to lead AU to a dominating win over Colgate.

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AU women's basketball coasts to 70-47 win

By Ariel Fernandez | February 7

The women's team remained undefeated in the Patriot League with a big win against Colgate.

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AU women's basketball cruises past Lafayette

By Josh Paunil | January 31

The women's basketball team is now alone atop the Patriot League with a 80-54 win over the Lafayette College Leopards.

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AU basketball looking strong midway through Patriot League play

By Josh Paunil | January 31

Women’s squad undefeated in conference, men’s squad in second place with stretch run upcoming.

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Eagles indoor track and field teams post strong showings at George Mason Patriot Games

By Eric Saltzman | January 31

AU runners account for eight top 10 finishes at event.

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Breen shines for swimming and diving at Navy Invitational

By Samantha Raphelson | January 31

Leah Breen notched two wins at the event, while Ming Ong captured a win for the AU men’s team.

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AU men's basketball outlasts Lafayette for road victory

By Jack Kernochan | January 31

The Eagles pulled out a 69-61 victory over Lafayette after a 23-point game by forward Charles Hinkle.

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ESPN’s Weinstein set to visit AU

By Josh Paunil | January 28

ESPN anchor Bram Weinstein (SOC '95) will visit AU Feb. 2.

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Pope, Tyburski standouts for Eagles at Maryland Invitational

By Tyler Tomea | January 28

John Pope finished first in the 3,000 meter run for the men's track and field. Ali Tyburski finished second in the women's mile.

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Eagles can’t overcome conference-leading Bison

By Josh Paunil | January 28

Bucknell defeats the men's basketball team 67-61 Jan. 25.

Charles Hinkle contributed eight points and seven rebounds in AUâ€™s 67-55 victory over Army Jan. 21 at Bender Arena. With the win, the Eagles remained in second in the Patriot League at 4-1.

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AU men's basketball improves to 9-0 at home

By Michael Gardner | January 24

The Eagles defeated the Army Black Knights on Phil Bender Day to maintain their unbeaten record at home.

Leah Breen took home the title in the 50-yard freestyle event to become one of AUâ€™s top swimmers at a quad-meet against Army, Old Dominion and George Mason Jan. 21.

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Ballance shines at swim quad-meet

By Eric Saltzman | January 24

Bobby Ballance added a silver lining to an 0-6 team showing with two wins.

In the nightâ€™s lone match between ranked opponents, No. 13 Darrius Little edged No. 12 Matt Mariacher 5-4. Mariacher and the Eagles will hit the mat Feb. 3 at Binghamton.

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No. 9 AU wrestling drops second straight dual meet

By Tyler Tomea | January 24

The Eagles lost two matches in a row to Hofstra and North Carolina State.

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At 33, Kobe Bryant is still among the NBA's best

By Micheal McElveen | January 24

There is no other star in the NBA that demonstrates the killer instinct that Bryant does.

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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